A university culture of innovation and entrepreneurship benefits students, faculty, and the institution. However, building such a culture can be difficult, given limited resources and varied stakeholders. We propose a multi-level approach, ranging from one-off workshops to multi-day events to course projects to curricular structures. We describe our experiences in a variety of contexts, and share lessons learned and ideas for future directions.
Founder and President, Palm University Foundation in Portland, Oregon and Palm University in Accra, Ghana
Peter is the founder and president of the Palm University Foundation, Portland, Oregon, USA, and Palm University, Accra, Ghana. He has over twenty (20) years of professional work experience, including founding and managing a consulting business and non-profit organization, working... Read More →
Distinguished Professor, The Penn State University - Berks Campus
Abdullah Konak is a distinguished professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State Berks. Dr. Konak also teaches graduate courses at the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations program at the College of Information Sciences and Technology.Dr. Konak... Read More →
Clif Kussmaul, PhD, is Principal Consultant at Green Mango Associates, which focuses on software development, and helping college and high school faculty to implement research-based learning practices. Formerly, he was Associate Professor at Muhlenberg College, Chief Technology Officer... Read More →
Thursday November 21, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Webinar
Distinguished Professor, The Penn State University - Berks Campus
Abdullah Konak is a distinguished professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State Berks. Dr. Konak also teaches graduate courses at the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations program at the College of Information Sciences and Technology.Dr. Konak... Read More →
This panel will focus on the connection between mentorship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Panelists will discuss how mentorship helps individuals build the skills, resilience, and innovative thinking needed to overcome challenges and take advantage of opportunities.
