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= An Area for Rapid Prototyping (T-space) = == Description == Kettering University is an engineering-focused school that prides itself on taking what is learned in the classroom and being able to utilize the same concepts literally through cooperative education. However, design projects largely take place outside the university where students work. An area where students can quickly piece together what they have in mind is needed here at Kettering. Having what we call a “Tinkering Space (T-space)” would create an environment for students not only to have access to the tools they need to produce prototypes, but also have access to an environment where other students have a similar mindset. This new approach may start a movement here at Kettering, creating a space where students feel that they finally have a place were they can bring to life ideas that have been generated for work purposes, or even personal ideas. == Background == The T-Space is an idea that has been generated within the last 6 months, and has really begun gaining traction within the last month. The Kettering Entrepreneur Society has been interested in an area where ideas can be brought to life, and we feel this may do just that. In the Kettering Mott Building, at the end of the hallway on the second floor, there is an empty space where an organization known TechWorks used to be & T- this is where we aim to have the Tinkering Space. Some of the tools we would like to add include: soldering irons, a laser cutting machine, a 3D printer, computers with high-cost software, Community Engagement and many other tools for quick idea-generation, such as whiteboards, sticky notes, etc. == Leaders == 2014: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Hunter_Casbeer Hunter Casbeer], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saheb_Kapoor Saheb Kapoor], Massoud Tavakoli, Alexander Barath, Eddie Scholdolski; Garreth Brazil. 2015: Alan Xia, Cheyne Westerman, Hunter Casbeer, Massoud Tavakoli. We also want to keep this open to the Kettering community, with the hope that anyone can get involved with this project. = Research Tying in with I&E Impact =
== Background ==
== Our Priority ==
We would like to pursue expanding KES' and T-Space's engagement from mostly Kettering Students to more of the community. We are located in Flint, Michigan, and only a few miles away are two other college campuses. We are interested in trying to engage these campuses and involve them in any way whatsoever. Additionally, we are interested in expanding involvement to others in the community. We have found that there are many entrepreneurial minded people in Flint's community, and combining this with some I&E minded students at the other campuses, we could tap into an incredible resource and all collaborate together.
= Tedx Event =
Our idea is to create an area on campus or event in which students could showcase their projects and inititatives to other students, faculty, and community. We also thought that we could host a competition in which teams are formed and compete to create the best project in one specified field or leave it open to a project of each groups' choosing.
= Crowd Funding Site =
== Description ==
Our idea is to create a website allowing for alumni, parents, and the community to invest in student ideas. Our university routinely reaches out to alumni for donations to the school. We think we have the opportunity for our university's investors to directly invest in the amazing ideas of our fellow students.
This site then would allow students to post ideas and have the community view them. KES would be able to help guide and provide mentorship to help their ideas thrive.
= Bulldog Demo Days =
Over the years, Kettering University students have performed various projects both in school and in the industry. Demo Days is an event that'd be hosted simply for the students to learn from each other's projects and talents. The concept is to bring in and share anything that a student has created. It could be a piece of art, a complex Excel document, a new product design or anything of the sort. Students often enjoy talking about their projects, and this will give them a way to share their creative energies.
= Leaders =
2014: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Hunter_Casbeer Hunter Casbeer], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saheb_Kapoor Saheb Kapoor], Massoud Tavakoli, Alexander Barath, Eddie Scholdolski; Garreth Brazil.
2015: Alan Xia, Cheyne Westerman, Hunter Casbeer, Massoud Tavakoli. We also want to keep this open to the Kettering community, with the hope that anyone can get involved with this project.
= Related Links =
[[Hunter Casbeer]]
[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]