Entrepreneurs Make It Happen

Posted: January 18, 2018

They see a solution to a problem, go for it and don't give up.

Here are 10 options for students to explore Entrepreneurship and Innovation this semester:

  1. Connect with the Make It Happen student team - contact Entrepreneurship & Innovation student liaison Monica Caldwell,

  2. Take a class in entrepreneurship agsci.psu.edu/entrepreneur/courses/courses:

    • Entrepreneurial Mindset (MGT 215)
    • Entrepreneurial Leadership (ENG 310)
    • New Venture Creation (MGT 425)
    • Ag Tech Entrepreneurship (AGBM 445)

  3. Consider a Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation - enti.psu.edu

  4. Get advice or find a mentor - contact Dr. Mark Gagnon,

  5. During Penn State Startup Week in late March watch for a student pitch contest, Ag Sci Food Innovation day on March 29 and more skill- and network-building events

  6. Follow @MakeItHappenPennState on Facebook for news and opportunities

  7. Drop into the Happy Valley Launchbox, 224 South Allen Street to check out co-working space, resources for entrepreneurs and so much more -launchbox.psu.edu

  8. Check out Invent Penn State -invent.psu.edu

  9. Explore the website for the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program at the College of Agricultural Sciences: agsci.psu.edu/entrepreneur

  10. Visit us on campus at 6 Armsby Building

Submitted by Lisa Duchene (lbd10@psu.edu)