WEEKLY UPDATE | Innovation @ Georgia Tech |
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This week, Student Innovation again shares a host of virtual events designed to develop your ideas, with a special focus on inclusivity.
Interested in learning more about innovation and entrepreneurship? Do you want to be connected with other inspiring entrepreneurs? Now’s your chance! Join our Slack by clicking or scanning the QR code to keep up with all our events, stay connected, and ask questions!
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Beginning February 22, 2021 until March 12, 2021, Georgia Tech faculty, graduate teaching assistants (GTA), and students will have the opportunity to participate in one of a series of 24 listening sessions focusing on their classroom experiences this semester. The one-hour sessions hosted by the Academic Restart Task Force will help inform continuous improvement efforts for spring and will be shared with campus administrators and the Institute Restart Task Forces.
The goal of the series is to provide insight into perceptions of instructional effectiveness, student engagement, the usefulness of technology, and consistency/clarity of communication and expectations. Sessions for faculty will focus on a specific course mode. For more information, including the list of dates, go to the story in Georgia Tech’s News Center or click on the survey link to sign up for a session.
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Competition, Funding, and Internship Opportunities |
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The Inclusive Tech Entrepreneurship Program (ITEP) at Georgia Tech is accepting applications for 2021.
Admissions for ITEP is exclusively open to students with disabilities and students from underrepresented minorities who attend universities located in metro Atlanta.
ITEP is an integrated career development program that will provide instruction, mentorships, externships, and business coaching to students who are interested in becoming Public Interest Technology (PIT)* entrepreneurs. Focusing on challenges specifically related to the disability divide and racial equity, ITEP will support students with disabilities and from underrepresented minorities to launch their startups to address deep-rooted problems technology often creates for their communities.
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Startup Exchange is opening up the door for students at Georgia Tech with Pitch Perfect: an elevator pitch competition bringing out the disruptive, innovative ideas of young, aspiring entrepreneurs.
This competition will be open to all students interested from mid-February to mid-March, and then a live celebration of the Top 10 pitches on April 9th. The prizes are as follows:
- 1st place: $750
- 2nd place: $500
- 3rd place: $250
- People's Choice: $100
The deadline to apply is March 19, 2021.
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The GTFWC Scholarship Program is pleased to award scholarships to deserving GT undergraduates who have a parent or guardian employed by Georgia Tech – the children of our Georgia Tech “family”. For the academic year 2021-22, up to 6 scholarships of $2000 each will be awarded. In August of 2021, the Foundation will transfer the scholarship funds to the GT Financial Aid Office for disbursement to recipients for GT expenses: tuition, fees, books, and/or room and board.
The application is due March 26, 2021.
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The Convergence Innovation Competition (CIC) is dedicated to helping students create and showcase innovative and viable products and experiences with the support of campus and industry resources and guidance. CIC categories are determined by community and industry partners. Winning entries will include a viable end-to-end prototype which operates on converged services, media, networks, and/or platforms. CIC entries can be based on class projects, student research projects, as well as personal hobbies and interests. Winning CIC teams go on to launch, commercialization, other competitions, as well as internship and job opportunities strengthened by their competition experience.
Applications for the Spring 2021 CIC are due April 11, 2021.
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The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell have come together to support and expand the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) challenge, a competition that recognizes undergraduate excellence in biomedical design and innovation.
DEBUT challenges teams of students in undergraduate biomedical education to solve real-world problems in healthcare. Prizes of up to $20,000 will be awarded.
Applications are due June 1, 2021.
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In Celebration of Women's History Month, TechPort will host a VIRTUAL EVENT - Join fellow women innovators, founders, entrepreneurs at various stages of their career and across industry, government, and academic research organizations, as they share insights into how to succeed as professionals in innovation.
This event will take place on March 5, 2021 at 11am EST.
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Submit your idea & we will partner one-on-one with you to move YOUR idea forward!
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Want to expand your team or join a team that already has an idea?
Join a team or expand your team by clicking below!
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Don't Miss These Future Events |
Date: March 10, 2021
Organized by CREATE-X, Legal Buzz is an opportunity for students to have their legal questions answered by our guest lawyers - Micah Hensley and Haden Mars of Troutman.
Date: March 11, 2021
Meet Your Co-founder is a speed networking events for students to find co-founders.
Have a startup idea but no teammates to build it with? Do you have skills you want to apply to a startup but don't have an idea?
Come meet the co-founders you need to apply to Startup Launch!
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Office of Undergraduate Education | Clough Commons 205
studentinnovation@gatech.edu | http://innovation.gatech.edu
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