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January 2010

Know to Connect

Posted by Anonymous on January 29, 2010 at 10:26 AM MST

Say you’re writing an email to your dad.  Do you use the same language as when you compose a text message to one of your friends, or when you write an email to your physics professor?  Hopefully your answer is no.

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Participate in Healthcare Competition and Win $5,000

Posted by Anonymous on January 28, 2010 at 3:43 PM MST

 This week is one of anticipation for students entering the Arizona State University Health Innovation 2010 Challenge. The exact focus of the Challenge will be revealed when target questions are posted to the site in early February.

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Announcing the ASU Innovation Challenge

Posted by Anonymous on January 28, 2010 at 3:31 PM MST

 Arizona State University presents four ways for students to win big through its inaugural Innovation Challenge, unleashed last week.

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Funding, Knowledge, and Pizza for the Arts—what more do you need?

Posted by Anonymous on January 28, 2010 at 3:07 PM MST

 Put your artistic endeavor to the test with these upcoming ASU arts opportunities: apply for p.a.v.e. funding, attend a workshop, get free pizza!

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My Story: A Family Tradition of Entrepreneurship

Posted by Anonymous on January 28, 2010 at 3:01 PM MST

 By Michael Furey

ASU student Michael Furey reflects about his mother’s influence on his entrepreneurial dreams.

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Essence of Innovation: Part 3 of 3

Posted by Anonymous on January 22, 2010 at 9:37 AM MST

It’s time for the big unveiling: the grand and mysterious “thing” that prompted a 3-part blog series.  You must be wondering what it is, and if it’s as cool as I’ve talked it up to be.  Believe me, it is.

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Essence of Innovation: Part 2 of 3

Posted by Anonymous on January 15, 2010 at 8:21 AM MST

As you begin to read this post, I encourage you to consider the first part of this series on innovation (last week’s blog).  It detailed the first step of the innovation process: finding a problem.  As you continue to read, think about the problem you want to solve or address.

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Essence of Innovation: Part 1 of 3

Posted by Anonymous on January 08, 2010 at 9:39 AM MST

Here we are, on the threshold of another new year.  Here at ASU, this also means the beginning of a new semester.  Professors are getting ready to instruct, students are getting ready to learn.  Outside of the classroom, however, another unprecedented opportunity is approaching on ASU’s horizon.

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Join the Deshpande Foundation 2010 Innovators Challenge

Posted by Anonymous on January 04, 2010 at 1:47 PM MST

 Are you ready to be part of a new, innovative approach to international development? Do global travel and international learning interest you? Read on for a great opportunity!

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Social Entrepreneurship Funding Opportunities: Deadlines Approaching

Posted by Anonymous on January 04, 2010 at 1:13 PM MST

Do you have an idea for a venture that will make the world a better place? Enter a competition to earn funding for your project.

This month’s featured competitions include the Dell Social Innovation Competition and the Global Social Venture Competition.

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