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#BigBeacon Twitter chat – Apr 27 – Accelerating Student Technology Invention & Innovation for Scalable Impact

Join VentureWell on Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. ET for a Twitter discussion about: Supporting and Enabling University Students in Moving their Innovation out of the Lab and Classroom and into the Marketplace VentureWell’s E-Team program cultivates opportunities for student #STEM entrepreneurs by providing early-stage support and funding of up to $25,000. The three-stage program provides grant funding, experiential…

#BigBeacon Twitter chat – Apr 13 – The Power of Mindset for Student Change Agents

There is little doubt that the goal of higher education should be to equip students for the world of tomorrow. But are engineering students fully equipped for that world if they continue to be educated with 21st century skills alone? Right now, faculty within the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) are working to change that outdated model by incorporating the…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 34: Toward a More Perfect University: An Interview With Jonathan R. Cole

Ep. 34 - Toward a More Perfect University: An Interview With Jonathan R. Cole The United States enjoys a higher education system that is the envy of the world, and at the same time that higher education system is facing scrutiny and pointed criticism in ever increasing and strident ways. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg interviews Jonathan R. Cole, author…

#BigBeacon Twitter chat – Mar 30 – Get Immersed in Education

On Wednesday, March 30 at 8:00 pm ET, please join Joe Tranquillo (@JoeTranquillo) who will be hosting #BigBeacon Twitter chat. Many institutions offer intense immersive experiences, ranging from hack-a-thons and start-up challenges to boot camps and pop-up classes. The stated goals may vary, but participating is often very high, students are extraordinarily engaged and the learning is lasting and impactful. Here are some questions…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 32: 21st Century Graduates and the Ineffectiveness of Career Services

Ep. 32 - 21st Century Graduates and the Ineffectiveness of Career Services Today's college graduates face incredible odds, entering the 'real world' with mountains of debt and few tools to navigate a challenging job market. Most colleges and universities provide career services to their students, but many employers claim these job-seeking grads still fall short. What can be done to…

#BigBeacon Twitter chat – Mar 16 – Engineers & Leadership

Engineers fill many roles, but one role that may not readily come to mind is that of a “leader”. Yet in today’s world of complex environmental challenges, aging and failing infrastructure, and increasing interconnection between the natural and built environments; engineers as leaders is exactly what society, and the profession, needs. On Wednesday, March 16 at 8:00 pm ET, please…

#BigBeacon Twitter chat – Mar 9 – Computer Science in K-5

Despite high demand for computer science skills across industries, student access to computer science is low: Estimates show that just one quarter of all the K-12 schools in the United States offer access to high-quality computer science. It is vital that every student is empowered to become a creator, instead of merely a consumer, of technology. For young students, this…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 30: David and Goliath in Brazil: 2 Cases Studies of Higher Ed Transformation, Insper and UFMG

Ep. 30 - David and Goliath in Brazil: 2 Cases Studies of Higher Ed Transformation, Insper and UFMG Transformation of engineering education is taking place all over the world, and sometimes initiatives are particularly energetic far away from the usual suspects in North America. Big Beacon Radio host Dave Goldberg is joined by two engineering deans from Brazil, Irineu Gianesi…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 29: Purdue’s Polytechnic as a Case Study in Transforming Big Public Universities

Ep. 29 - Purdue's Polytechnic as a Case Study in Transforming Big Public Universities Many of the examples of successful higher education transformation take place at small campuses started from scratch or in relatively small extant departments, units, or campuses. One important exception to the rule is Purdue University's Polytechnic in which the former College of Technology has been working…

#BigBeacon Twitter chat – Mar 2 – Entrepreneurial Engineers for Social Good

Engineers make a world of difference and help shape our future. They creatively collaborate to create the technologies that improve our health, happiness, and safety. In addition to contributing to the ubiquitous engineered technologies that make our lives safer, more enjoyable, and more productive, many engineers also use their incredibly transferable skillsets to contribute to social good. The March 2…

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