= <span style="font-size:x-large;">Integration and growth of I&E related student orgsorganizations</span> =
*Evangelical promotion of the available resources through our key partners, our media channels, and our key partners' media channels[ Fall 2016 ]
*We are going to work at merging together three current student organizations together into a single larger organization.
*The organizations involved within this merge are TechX, Entrepreneurship Club, and MarkerSpace.
*This new organization will hold numerous events per week including different specialty events to cater to all interests.
[ Spring 2017 ]
*This is still in progress, the team hopes to finish up the merger before the end of Spring 2017 and start operating as UNH ICE ( Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship ) for Fall 2017.
[ Fall 2017 ]
*UNH ICE has officially been established.
= Create digital platform for idea connection board =
[ Fall 2016 ] *Through our partners at the UNH ECenter, as a cohort, we will build and manage the a new online idea connection network page.*Over time we will recruit new students to manage the page.*This new format will include a physical kiosk within the ECenter as well as an online mobile platform.*This will enable easier access to much larger community of users. [ Spring 2017 ] *This “connection network page” idea remains as a written out form on a bulletin board at the ECenter and has a dedicated webpage called the [https://www.unh.edu/ecenter/idea-connection-network UNH Idea Connection Board] managed by the [https://www.unh.edu/ecenter/ ECenter at UNH].
[ Fall 2017 ]
*As a relatively new initiative, students are slowly learning about this resource. Ideally, this will be marketed more towards the general student body to encourage continued use.
= Expand FIRE program across all colleges and then across all four years =
[ Fall 2016 ]
*Advocate for incorporating design thinking and lean startup principles
*Present faculty organizers student interest in this becoming a reality to hopefully speed the process
[ Spring 2017 ]
*This was proposed in the stakeholder meeting and a very lengthy project because it is involves formulating a curriculum and people from various departments.
= Legislative financial support =
[ Fall 2017 ] *Legalized most heavily traded black market commodities use tax revenues to properly fund university systemThis proposal is still in development. No major developments have been made.
= Establish research/industrial park for spinout phase support =
[ Fall 2016 ] *Wet lab creation through the UNH ECenter. [ Spring 2017 ] *This remains as a long term idea, and is in the hands of the directors of the ECenter and UNHInnovation.
= Related Links =
[https://youtu.be/YH-BBiyhZzU Pitch Video - Fall 2016]
[ Fall 2017 ] *No recent developments has been made; this concept remains a long-term project in the hands of the directors of the ECenter and UNHInnovation. = Spreading the word about I&E at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) = [Spring 2017] Objective: Educate the student body about I&E and to foster an innovative culture at the same time. Tactic ( Listed as steps): #Recruit volunteers at Paul College who are passionate about I&E#Work along with the current pool of volunteers and try get more volunteers from different departments#Spread the word via social media, posters, flyers, word of mouth, dinning hall advertisements, etc about programs like the i2Passport at the E-Center#Create appreciation awards for volunteers in conjunction with Paul College, UNH Innovation and the E-Center#Host team building activities#Use this same group of volunteers to help out at related events [ Fall 2017 ] *Social media, posters, and flyers have been used to spread the word about I&E on campus.*A new goal for the Fall 2017 cohort is to create a radio program through our campus station, WUNH, around the theme of I&E. = Hosting the First Student-Run Hackathon at University of New Hampshire (UNH) = [ Spring 2017 ] Objective: UNH’s First hackathon is an event to gather a large group of people from within the campus, neighbouring institutions and also the public. This event is an introduction to newcomers and also a creative/challenging outlet for techies. Tactic ( Listed as steps): *Always keep the Mentors in the loop about the level of progress. #Rent a domain and formulate a Hackathon name#Come up with a logo#Set a date for event#Reserve a venue#Set up a group of people responsible for marketing#Contact Major League Hacking#Set up group managing participants and the website#Aim for more than ~100 people#Pick out workshops to conduct during event#Contact Housing to provide boarding for participants if necessary#Create a sponsorship package#Email potential sponsors#Email various departments about sponsoring event#Work on catering for the event#Work on providing transport to event#Raise at least $5000 in funds#Launch !!! [ Fall 2017 ] *As of September 2017, a domain and name for the Hackathon has been established.*The [https://hacknh.org/ website] has been launched, and a tentative date of late October 2017 has been determined.*The event and website are affiliated with Major League Hacking, and an option for corporate sponsorship is available. = The Biospace at in University of New Hampshire = [ Spring 2017 ] Objective: To create a biological science centered Makerspace facility open to students of all majors. Things that we likely need to do in order to get this to work: 1.Gather up an awesome team 2 Deal with campus bureaucracy 3. Allocate a suitable location, 4. Contact donors and key people. [ Fall 2017 ] *This is a long-term project currently being prototyped, before being pitched to the administration for approval and support. == Spring 2017 Cohort's Pitch Video == {{#widget:Youtube|id=wdGo2W4BU34}} = Organize a Fall Innovation Kick-Off Tedx Event = [ Fall 2017 ] Objective: To encourage conversation about creating an innovative campus community through shared human experiences. Action Items: *apply for a tedx license*pitch to and get approval from administration*source speakers and determine topics*establish a committees for marketing, videography, stage preparation, and general organization*develop a pricing strategy*compile a list of potential corporate sponsors and reach out to them = Rapid Prototyping Cart = [ Fall 2017 ] Objective: To engage students in ideation and prototyping by providing easy access to materials. Action Items: *secure a cart*obtain prototyping materials*determine cart locations*establish a budget for materials*market to students*validate product through proof of concept, then expand cart numbers = UNH Student Interest Web = Objective: To provide an information hub for students to easily assess pertinent organizations, events, and activities happening on campus. Action Items: *develop an efficient means of categorizing interests*collect information on the status of various innovation-based ventures*find a student volunteer to assist with the development of the interactive program display*purchase the technology to display the web*determine physical locations for the displays around campus, as well as on the UNH website == Fall 2017 Fellows<br/> == [[Devin McMahon|Devin McMahon]] [[Mrp1035|Michelle Paradise]] [[Nf1021|Nadia Fereydooni]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/University_of_New_Hampshire University of New HampshireUser:Nms1015 Nicholas Stuart] == Spring 2017 Fellows<br/> == [[Cheryl fong|Cheryl Fong]] [[Kevin Marc Dioneda|Kevin-Marc Dioneda]]
== Fall 2016 Fellows<br/> ==
[[Matt Griswold|M]][[Matt Griswold|att Griswold]]
= Related Links =
[https://youtu.be/YH-BBiyhZzU Pitch Video - Fall 2016]
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/University_of_New_Hampshire University of New Hampshire]
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