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providing an entrepreneurial pathway for student innovators: q&a with Annette Kendall of the University of Missouri

Faculty grantee Annette Kendall from University of Missouri helps students identify an entrepreneurial pathway through innovation.

interdisciplinary approaches in entrepreneurship education: q&a with Laquita Blockson of Agnes Scott College

VentureWell faculty grantee, Laquita Blockson of Agnes Scott College, promotes interdisciplinary approaches in entrepreneurial ventures.

How a Faculty Grant Changed a University

A modest VentureWell faculty grant helped catalyze Arizona State University’s innovative social entrepreneurship program, leading to more than 150 projects by some 700 students.

the life-saving impact of designing for diversity

Designing for diversity includes factors such as gender, ethnicity, economic status, and age, all of which can dramatically impact how individuals respond to biomedical technologies, treatments, and therapies.

teaching students the power of innovation and courage: Q&A with John Hadjimarcou of The University of Texas at El Paso

VentureWell Faculty Grants recipient, John Hadjimarcou from The University of Texas at El Paso guides students on their I&E journey.

advancing equity in innovation and entrepreneurship: creating inclusive spaces and building confidence

Creating inclusive spaces and building confidence are twin strategies to bridge participation gaps in STEM innovation and entrepreneurship programs.

sparking innovative student-led solutions to healthcare challenges: a Q&A with Christine E. King of University of California, Irvine

Christine E. King developed a virtual reality immersion course that helps engineering students create solutions to real-world healthcare challenges.

activities for teaching innovation: game-based learning

Game-based learning is an excellent way to boost student engagement, and an opportunity to introduce difficult course content or teach new skills.

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

Adrienne Williams works to expand access to mentorship opportunities for underresourced students in science.

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.

operating from optimism: honoring the heroes of innovation and entrepreneurship

In honor of our 25th anniversary, we’re honoring the heroes of innovation and entrepreneurship working to build a better world.

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

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

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.

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

weaving environmental innovation into visions of the future: q&a with Taryn Mead of Western Colorado University

Taryn Mead of Western Colorado University teaches students entrepreneurship concepts through an environmental innovation lens.

catalyzing early & robust support for student entrepreneurs: q&a with sadan kulturel-konak from Penn State Berks

Sadan Kulturel-Konak engages students early in their academic careers by integrating them into introductory engineering and IT classes.

instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in Native American communities: q&a with Wendy Westbroek of Salish Kootenai College

Wendy Westbroek is driven to increase STEM engagement and success in Native American communities.

how to strengthen IP education in university ecosystems

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