TULANE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP

From helping create maker spaces to starting student-led venture funds, students are working to create lasting institutional change that will increase the student body’s exposure and opportunity to developing skills in creativity, innovation, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and venture creation. University Innovation Fellows from Tulane University will be supervised and supported by Rebecca Otten, Program Coordinator for Social Innovation at Tulane’s Center for Engaged Learning & Teaching (CELT). In addition, they will be a part of the national cohort selected by the National Collegiate Inventor’s and Innovator’s Alliance (NCIIA).

BENEFITS:

University Innovation Fellows at Tulane will receive training and professional development valued at over $3,000, including:

  • Resources and support from SISE and its Tulane partners
  • Six weeks of training from NCIIA in Spring 2014
  • One all-expense paid trip to the OPEN Conference in Spring 2015
  • One all-expense paid trip to the Ashoka U Exchange in Spring 2015

REQUIREMENTS:

University Innovation Fellows at Tulane are expected to complete the following during their fellowship:

  • 2-6 hours per week completing NCIIA training April-May 2014
  • 6-8 hours per week working on the fellowship August-November 2014 & January-April 2015
  • Attend the Ashoka U Exchange in February 2015
  • Attend the NCIIA Open Conference in March 2015
  • Assist in the transition to new University Innovation Fellows in April 2015

SELECTION CRITERIA:

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong interest in innovation, creativity, and the entrepreneurial mindset coupled with a genuine desire to inspire fellow students and make a positive impact on campus. We are looking for students who:

  • Are full-time enrolled first-year, sophomore, or junior undergraduates
  • Realize the importance of technical majors (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math) paired with an entrepreneurial mindset, creativity, design thinking, and innovation to excel personally and as a society
  • Possess a great attitude, are action-oriented, and have strong listening skills and execution abilities
  • Inspire peers and can recruit/manage/empower a team of volunteers
  • Can develop a rapport with faculty and institutional leadership, build support and form coalitions
  • Understand that change in academia is not easy, but possess the persistence, perseverance and willingness to set up systems that will continue even after they graduate
  • Work well with other University Innovation Fellows at Tulane and on other campuses

If interested, complete the interest form by Thursday, January 30th at 11:59 PM CST. You must be able to identify a staff or faculty member that can write you a letter of support. If selected, expect to complete a full application by February 10th. Apply at http://bit.ly/TulaneUIFellow.

If you have questions, e-mail Rebecca at rotten@tulane.edu.