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'''<big>Promoting Student Students Entrepreneurship and Innovation</big>'''----
Ithaca College has a variety of non I&E course imparting importance of I&E in the context of larger subject area. Some examples of the classes are:
Survey of energy. Topics include solar, wind, geothermal, electricity, fossil fuels, heat transfer, and the economic and environmental opportunities created by energy efficiency and sustainable energy systems.<ref>https://catalog.ithaca.edu/undergrad/coursesaz/envs/<br /></ref>
Moreover, there are yearly events, that invite students to apply I&E skills and knowledge:
Sustainability Week at Ithaca College offers students the chance to deepen their understanding of sustainability through a series of workshops and activities. The highlight of the week is a fair where local, sustainably responsible businesses showcase their products. Students can also get involved by joining the organizing team, gaining hands-on experience in event planning and management.<ref>https://www.icsustainabilityweek.com/</ref>
Apart form anger longer events, there are opportunities for students to engage in shorter how-to workshops (day-long or short-term, speaker series):
'''''John Sanna Workshop'''''
The Keynote Speakers series at Ithaca College brings in experts from diverse fields to discuss a wide range of topics. These talks give students in each school the opportunity to dive deeper into specific themes relevant to their studies and interests.<ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/school-music-theatre-and-dance/department-music-education/creating-culturally-affirming-education-students-color/keynote-presenters<br /></ref>
To achieve outreach Ithaca College uses the following marketing and communication strategies:
'''<big>Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship</big>'''----
'''''Sponsored research''''' Sponsored Research is a unit within the Office of the Provost that provides resources and support to promote a "grant seeking culture" amongst faculty and staff at Ithaca College.<ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/sponsored-research</ref> '''''Instructional Development Award''''' The Instructional Development Award (IDA) supports student-facing projects, instruction, and resources, encouraging faculty to address academic needs by refining teaching skills, developing innovative materials, and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in pedagogy.<ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/center-faculty-excellence/awards-grants/instructional-development-award-ida</ref> '''''Center for Faculty Excellence''''' The CFE promotes equitable organizational change, develops inclusive teaching pedagogy, presents resources that support faculty roles as educators and scholars, offers mentorship and support, and provides award and grant opportunities for Ithaca College faculty.<ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/center-faculty-excellence</ref> '''<big>Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function</big>'''---- '''''Digital Media Lab''''' The Digital Media Lab is open to all students, staff and faculty for hands-on learning with various digital media, including Podcasting, Virtual Reality, and Photo, Video and Audio Recording Equipment.<ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/information-technology-and-analytics/it-spaces-activities-programs/digital-media-lab</ref> '''''VR in the classroom''''' Starting in 2020 Ithaca College has embraced virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning experiences for students and faculty. Led by the Center for Creative Technology, the initiative supports a range of disciplines, from neuroscience to art history, using Lenovo's VR Classroom 2 solution. VR allows students to interact with complex subjects in 3D, such as dissecting brain structures or exploring global art.<ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/news/virtual-reality-classroom</ref> '''''Cerrache Center''''' The Ceracche Center is a multipurpose facility housing athletic offices and training areas, as well as an entire suite of art studios ranging from painting to computer arts and from printmaking to sculpture. Students can use a wide variety of equipment form paper printing machines to band saws. <ref>https://map.ithaca.edu/#!BLD_2017100546659</ref> '''''IC Makerspace''''' Makerspace facilities provide hands on learning, help with critical thinking skills and even boost self-confidence. By taking an innovative approach to engaging students, developing cross-disciplinary skills and connecting a community of innovative thinkers, the IC Makerspace helps prepare students for success. The space is equipped with 3D printers, a laser cutter, sewing machines, Cricuts and various hand crafting tools, which can be leveraged for projects related to a variety of disciplines including art, computer science, graphic design, animation, game design, robotics, and more. <ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/information-technology-and-analytics/it-spaces-activities-programs/ic-makerspace</ref> '''<big>Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration</big>'''----'''''Meet the Firms''''' Each semester, Ithaca College organizes the 'Meet the Firms' trip, where approximately 20 students travel to a major nearby city to explore career opportunities within a specific industry, such as marketing, finance, or entrepreneurship. During the trip, students visit leading firms, meet with alumni working there, and gain valuable insights into the professional world.<ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/news/big-opportunities-big-apple</ref> <ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/2022-04-21-meet-firms-nyc-2022</ref> <ref>https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/2023-10-24-school-business-students-return-nyc-meet-firms</ref> '''''Demo Day''''' Student entrepreneurs from all majors and class years present their most brilliant business concepts to seasoned entrepreneurs and compete for a portion of startup funding. Mimicking the launch of a startup and the process it takes to get there, Business Idea Demo Day participants will learn what ideas qualify for successful businesses, practice pitching their ideas, and discover how to connect with established entrepreneurs.<ref>https://events.ithaca.edu/event/business_idea_demo_day_career_connection</ref>
<big><br />'''Facilitating University-Industry CollaborationEngaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts'''</big>----
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