Innovation

GT students - apply for the ATDC Internship For-Credit Practicum for Fall 2022! Interns at ATDC will have the unique opportunity to work with consults, startups, and a multidisciplinary team. You can work in Design + Communications, Investor Connect, or
Operations. Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Join us for the Food with Faculty lunch with the College of Sciences on today, July 27 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm in the North Ave Dining Hall. You are invited to join Assistant Dean Jennifer Leavey, Physics Prof. Edwin Greco, and Chem Prof. Michael Evans for a low-stakes, relaxed lunch. Get your questions answered, network with faculty, and meet key members of your college.

Join us for the Food with Faculty lunch with the College of Engineering on Tuesday, July 26 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm in the North Ave Dining Hall. You are invited to join Associate Dean Mitchell Walker II and Prof. Cristina Riso for a low-stakes, relaxed lunch. Get your questions answered, network with faculty, and meet key members of your college.

Tour of the Invention Studio. Explore the largest makerspace in the US that's run by students for students. We will begin the tour at the MRDC (Manufacturing Related Disciplines Complex) Building, 2nd Floor.

Select whether you would like to join us on Wednesday, July 6 or Thursday, July 7 at 5pm.

Register on Guidebook or at bit.ly/inventionstudio2022.

Register for the iGniTe Speaker Series with Prof. Wayne Li from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET on Wednesday, June 22 on iGniTe Guidebook or go to http://ow.ly/5IU550JCRvH.

Professor Wayne Li, professor at Georgia Tech and Stanford University & developer of a number of items we use today, will discuss strategies used by designers for practical and creative resolution of problems.

From providing mentoring and workshops to organizing competitions and access to building studios/business accelerators, the Student Innovation Program is an immense aid in making innovations and dreams possible. Try to reach out to the program, attend some events, and get involved with innovation on campus!💡

When innovators and entrepreneurs decide to build their ideas and work with others, it can sometimes be difficult to create a team you trust and believe in. Get to know everyone’s strengths and weaknesses and be open about your own. The capabilities of a strong team can make a difference when working on your idea or product!💡

No matter what type of prototype you are constructing, you want to know how to present prototypes and ensure you’re choosing the right level of fidelity for user testing. Using the appropriate type of prototype for the situation ensures that your design concepts are clearly conveyed to the audience!
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When developing your product or innovation, your research and development should be a thorough and relentless process. Immersing yourself in the marketplace that your innovation occupies and being aware of your target audience should be some of your key efforts. It’s vital to know the wants and needs of your anticipated consumers and it will always be a key insight into your research!💡

Apply to receive funding for your prototpy

💡Taking risks can always be scary, but it’s a part of the innovation process! You may not always succeed, but you can learn from your mistake and grow as an innovator. If you never try anything new, you can miss out on many great opportunities, so don’t be afraid to take risks!

This week’s innovation tip is on evaluating your ideas! You do not want to be blind-sided by your own perspectives to your ideas, so it is important to always keep a distance and approach ideas with a critical eye. This will save you time and resources so only the best concepts make it to fruition!💡