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= Overview<br/> =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves. &nbsp;With over 300 majors, across 15 different schools, several certficatescertificates, multiple campuses, and satalite satellite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students. &nbsp;The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the&nbsp;[http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of][https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ &nbsp;Entrepreneurship & Innovation], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village. &nbsp;These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satalite satellite research institutions affiliated with ASU. &nbsp;Information contained on the Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation website includes:

*Research locations and stragies strategies on campus&nbsp;

*Resources and funding oppertinities opportunities for entreprenuersentrepreneurs

<br/>With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the&nbsp;[http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year. &nbsp;Additional resources such as Techshop in Chandler, AZ, have transformed the way students interact with their ideas. Students can now conceputalize conceptualize something and then take it to the production phase simply by seeking out the tools and knowledge to make it happen. Additionally, the creation and remodeling of the Startup Labs have added to the number of resources that students have at their disposal to make and tinker with.&nbsp;

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilze utilize all of the resources available. This is primairly primarily due to the lack of a place where students can come in and share ideas, brainstorming them into fruition. Students need to be able to come into a space with an idea and leave with the confidence that they can then head over to Techshop or the Startup labs able to bring it into reality.&nbsp;

Team LeaderLeaders: Brandon Smithand Stephanie Dolinger

-Find a place #Identify an underutilized&nbsp;location on campus that is being underutilized to can be revamed into an idea space redesigned and branded as a Innovation and Design Center &nbsp; &nbsp;03/15 -#Work with school officials to set a construct an action plan in motion to create this new space for building out the Innovation and Design Center &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;04/15 -#Begin work on revamping new space renovation of the Center &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 05/15 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 05/15 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -#Begin promotion of new space &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;07/15 -First brainstorming sessions begin #Grand opening of Innovation and Design Center &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;08/15 (New School Year)

= <br= Tactic #3: Increasing Student Involvement Diversity == The rates of involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship for female and underrepresented groups on the campus are not representative of the population. It is important that all student demogpraics are involved and represented in I&E activities and programs. To accomplish this, there will be an active and ongoing campaign to engage the female and under represented groups of students on the Polytechnic campus. The development of the Women's Entrepreneurship Club (WE Club) be a part of the engagement. The WE Club will coordinate events on the Polytechnic campus, other ASU campuses, and in the community that will educated, encourage, and excite students to get involved in entrepreneurship.&nbsp; Team Leader: Stephanie Dolinger Tactic #3 Timeline: 3/> 21/15 '''Creative Convergence XX (CCXX) -''' A one day summit focused on women's entrepreneurship. The events of the day will include interactive workshops, speed-mentoring sessions, and a Pitch Event sponsored by the Small Business Association. This is the inagural event and will become and annual summit. The Women's Entrepreneurship Club is responsible for organizing the event and will meet biweekly to do so. [https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ccxx website] April 2015 Hold a Venture for America Event that encourages soon to be graduates with the Venture for America opportunity.&nbsp; == Related Links ==

&nbsp;[[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brandon_Smith Brandon Smith]

&nbsp;[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]http://universityinnovation.org/Jorge%20Sanchez Jorge Sanchez]

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