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activities for teaching innovation: game-based learning

disrupting the cycle of food insecurity and climate crisis: celebrating student and faculty innovation

merging biology and innovation studies for under-resourced students: a Q&A with Adrienne Williams of West Virginia University

Adrienne Williams from West Virginia University works to expand access to entrepreneurial mentorship opportunities for science and biology for under-resourced students.

six strategies for teaching capstone design remotely

To help biomedical engineering educators transition their coursework online, we highlight six strategies around teaching capstone design remotely.

creating sustainable and durable women’s health products: q&a with Greta Meyer from E-Team, Sequel

Through intensive customer discovery, E-Team grantee, Greta Meyer and her team is designing more durable, sustainable women’s health products.

advancing equity in I&E programs through authentic outreach and mentorship

Mentorship and outreach complement each other as important strategies for broadening participation for underrepresented student innovators who are considering I&E programs.

operating from optimism: honoring the heroes of innovation and entrepreneurship

rethinking pitch competitions: create value, not a spectacle

VentureWell Director of Venture Development, Eli Velasquez offers insights on how to develop pitch competitions that provide maximum support to startups.

empowering underrepresented engineering students: q&a with Noe Vargas Hernandez of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Noe Vargas Hernandez is devoted to teaching sustainability, entrepreneurship, and design practices to underrepresented engineering students.

designing paper-thin, flexible batteries for vital electronics: q&a with Rajan Kumar from E-Team, Ateios

VentureWell E-Team, Ateios, is developing a platform technology to manufacture customizable, flexible batteries for the growing medical patches market.

online education: tips and resources for innovation and entrepreneurship educators

We’ve compiled key learnings and best practices from educators in our community who have adjusted to the demands of online education.

5 virtual classroom exercises to keep students engaged

Enterprising faculty are revamping their coursework to accommodate virtual classroom exercises. Here are five remote-friendly activities o keep students engaged and focused.

8 points to help startups write a winning grant application

advancing sustainability, equity, and entrepreneurial success: q&a with Amy Tuininga of Montclair State University

Faculty Grants recipient, Amy Tuininga, is working to increase entrepreneurial success for students traditionally underserved in STEM fields.

improving aneurysm treatment with game-inspired design: q&a with Gopesh Tilvawala of Neurotendo

E-Team Neurotendo developed a game-inspired device that enables safer and quicker aneurysm treatment with higher success rates.

moving design and innovation courses online: emphasize empathy and objectives

When moving your innovation courses online, it’s important to focus on objectives and how best to academically and emotionally support your students.

students and industry partnering for the planet: when waste leads to good business

More university programs are fostering industry partnerships, and giving students real-world opportunities to address environmental issues.

4 strategies to integrate ethics into entrepreneurship education