Searching for a partner-in-crime to be my Associate for this growing student movement. This is a new position, a description for which is available at http://nciia.org/jobs/. Action-oriented, organized, go getters who are passionate about empowering young people to pursue opportunities to create and innovate in college should email jobs@nciia.org to apply. ~Humera Fasihuddin, @ihumera Senior […]
By Elliot Roth This is a list compiled by the University Innovation Fellows of life-changing books. Each is a wonderful exposition into different facets of innovation and entrepreneurship. I’ve been working my way through this list, and have learned amazing lessons that have changed my perception on innovation, creativity, leadership and my journey as a […]
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By Elliot Roth I went to see “Jobs” the other day with some friends and was thoroughly entertained. Ashton Kutcher’s acting was spot-on, with an excellent appearance from Josh Gad as Woz, who acted as Jobs’ conscience for most of the movie. I’m not sure whether Woz agreed with the performance, but it definitely tugged […]
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By Sean Newman Maroni We all know that the education system is imperfect. In order to remain competitive in the global economy, American schools must better prepare our youth for the business challenges they will face. Specifically, schools must teach students to be problem solvers who can use their natural creativity and their education to […]
… For Prezis, Interviews, Team Calls, and more! By Blake Marggraff Note: These thoughts and stories, and whatever messages or lessons they may convey, are not limited to the experiences of University Innovation Fellows. Perhaps one of the most significant strengths of the Fellows program is its ability to quite accurately simulate student entrepreneurship; the […]
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By Elliot Roth Jar-gon: (def.) Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. The vocabulary of a student leader should be streamlined so that she or he can convey ideas to all. In other words, don’t use jargon. The following six terms are […]
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How are University Innovation Fellows different from all other student networks? There is one BIG fundamental difference: University Innovation Fellows care about enhancing the innovation ecosystem on campus. They care about lasting institutional change that benefits the students’ educational experience. They care about leaving a legacy on their campus. They are entrepreneurial, but they CARE […]
*** NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL TRAINING: We are searching for 27 University Innovation Fellows to join current team of 33. Deadline for Fall Training is September 16th. APPLY NOW. *** Welcome to the brand new home of the University Innovation Fellows Program! So much has changed, where to we begin? Let’s start from the […]
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Three Critical Remote Leadership Skills I Learned as a University Innovation Fellow (Useful, since my cofounder lives 500 miles away!) By Blake Margraff Note: These thoughts and stories, and whatever messages or lessons they may convey, are not limited to the experiences of University Innovation Fellows (formerly Student Ambassadors Program). Perhaps one of the most […]
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Innovation Activist?
/0 Comments/in University Innovation Fellow /by uifellowsSearching for a partner-in-crime to be my Associate for this growing student movement. This is a new position, a description for which is available at http://nciia.org/jobs/. Action-oriented, organized, go getters who are passionate about empowering young people to pursue opportunities to create and innovate in college should email jobs@nciia.org to apply. ~Humera Fasihuddin, @ihumera Senior […]
Essential Reads for Engineers and their Peers
/1 Comment/in University Innovation Fellow, Virginia Commonwealth University /by rothet1993By Elliot Roth This is a list compiled by the University Innovation Fellows of life-changing books. Each is a wonderful exposition into different facets of innovation and entrepreneurship. I’ve been working my way through this list, and have learned amazing lessons that have changed my perception on innovation, creativity, leadership and my journey as a […]
What the movie “Jobs” tells you about being an entrepreneur
/1 Comment/in Virginia Commonwealth University /by uifellowsBy Elliot Roth I went to see “Jobs” the other day with some friends and was thoroughly entertained. Ashton Kutcher’s acting was spot-on, with an excellent appearance from Josh Gad as Woz, who acted as Jobs’ conscience for most of the movie. I’m not sure whether Woz agreed with the performance, but it definitely tugged […]
The Innovator Education Paradox
/0 Comments/in North Carolina State University /by uifellowsBy Sean Newman Maroni We all know that the education system is imperfect. In order to remain competitive in the global economy, American schools must better prepare our youth for the business challenges they will face. Specifically, schools must teach students to be problem solvers who can use their natural creativity and their education to […]
The Art of Positive Presentation
/0 Comments/in Washington University St. Louis /by uifellows… For Prezis, Interviews, Team Calls, and more! By Blake Marggraff Note: These thoughts and stories, and whatever messages or lessons they may convey, are not limited to the experiences of University Innovation Fellows. Perhaps one of the most significant strengths of the Fellows program is its ability to quite accurately simulate student entrepreneurship; the […]
Jargon: Ditch it
/0 Comments/in Virginia Commonwealth University /by uifellowsBy Elliot Roth Jar-gon: (def.) Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. The vocabulary of a student leader should be streamlined so that she or he can convey ideas to all. In other words, don’t use jargon. The following six terms are […]
University Innovation Fellows, CEO, Kairos Society… What’s the difference?
/0 Comments/in University Innovation Fellow /by uifellowsHow are University Innovation Fellows different from all other student networks? There is one BIG fundamental difference: University Innovation Fellows care about enhancing the innovation ecosystem on campus. They care about lasting institutional change that benefits the students’ educational experience. They care about leaving a legacy on their campus. They are entrepreneurial, but they CARE […]
Welcome to the brand new home of the University Innovation Fellows Program!
/0 Comments/in Training, University Innovation Fellow /by uifellows*** NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL TRAINING: We are searching for 27 University Innovation Fellows to join current team of 33. Deadline for Fall Training is September 16th. APPLY NOW. *** Welcome to the brand new home of the University Innovation Fellows Program! So much has changed, where to we begin? Let’s start from the […]
Three Critical Remote Leadership Skills I Learned as a University Innovation Fellow
/0 Comments/in University Innovation Fellow, Washington University St. Louis /by uifellowsThree Critical Remote Leadership Skills I Learned as a University Innovation Fellow (Useful, since my cofounder lives 500 miles away!) By Blake Margraff Note: These thoughts and stories, and whatever messages or lessons they may convey, are not limited to the experiences of University Innovation Fellows (formerly Student Ambassadors Program). Perhaps one of the most […]
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