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OPIM Innovate kicks off the month of the Skill Development Series.
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Month: October 2020
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Open in new tab Join us for the 5th Annual MIS Case Competition
This is your chance to build experience, expand your resume, and win scholarship $
Monday 11/2 – MIS Case Competition Kick-off:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=ma03292946da753a94d93457321d03b41
The Operations and Information Management Department is hosting its 5th annual MIS Case Competition. This competition provides students with a business case related to a Management Information Systems problem. All majors are welcome to participate. Students are required to form teams of three students (at least two of the three students must be School of Business students), prepare a case solution presentation, and present their solution to a panel of judges. This 2 week competition gives students an opportunity to challenge themselves and apply the skills acquired in the classroom to a real-life scenario. Students can learn more about the competition and sign up on the website. (Please note that this year all meetings and presentations will be virtual)
Jon Moore
MIS Academic Director
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Join the Wellness Points Challenge!
The Wellness Challenge aims to motivate students to develop and maintain healthy habits. Participating in the challenge is as simple as just submitting photos of yourself engaging in healthy activities to earn points. The more points you have, the more prizes you receive!
The challenge will run from October 5th to November 20th for the Fall 2020 semester. All Storrs students (on-campus and online) are welcome to participate!
The prizes vary from different tiers, such as
Tier 0: Registration Wellness Points Laptop Sticker (mailed to you immediately after registration)
Tier 1: 50 points $5 Gift Card to Starbucks, Dunkin’, etc.
Tier 2: 120 points Water bottle
Tier 3: 200 points T-Shirt
Tier 4: Points Leader $100 Amazon Gift Card
Visit https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/wellness-points/ for more information!
Managing Innovation by Dr. Micheal Harbour
Dr. Michael Harbour is an Executive Director and team leader at Merck, Michael is known for his assistance in helping develop of HIV and HCV medicines. Michael’s expertise is in medical and scientific affairs, all phases of pharmaceutical medicine development (I-IV), treatment adherence, patient-centered innovations in clinical trials and healthcare information technology.
Michael was also invited to the White House by President Obama, for World Aids day in recognition of his contributions. He is also the recipient of the Joseph and Rose Kennedy Scholarship for Bioethics at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. Today, Michael practices HIV/AIDS Medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. He also serves as the Chief Medical Officer of a public-private partnership specializing in Digital Health with the University of Berkley School of Public Health.
Join us this Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 3:30pm-4:45pm to learn more about Dr. Michael Harbour.
Link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/23270d6a8de74eec85270e132b2d7b74
Get Seeded
Mark your calendars : Get Seeded Kickoff this Tuesday!
Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur or want to learn more about different innovations and businesses coming out of UConn? Well join us virtually this Tuesday September 29th at 6:30pm for our Get Seeded Kickoff!
Get Seeded gives students a platform to move their business ideas and inventions forward by providing them with seed funding, mentorship, and connection to
potential team members. The program comprises a kickoff event, pitch nights, workshops and a Demo Day concluding the program. All events in 2020-2021 will be held virtually.
Apply to be a McNair Scholar
Apply to be a McNair Scholar!
McNair Scholars are STEM majors who are first-generation college students, from low socioeconomic households, and/or self-identify as underrepresented racial or ethnic groups in higher education.
The McNair scholars program aims to provide year-round, academic and holistic support to help students establish undergraduate research projects early in their undergraduate career. Their ultimate goals are to equip students with the tools to be competitively considered for graduate school admission, and to ensure retention and graduation from UConn.
The application deadline is Wednesday, October 14th at 12:00pm. For more information visit here.
Apply for Fall 2020 Undergraduate Award Programs
Every year the UConn Undergraduate department of research launches different award programs and grants helping all students engage in different research projects in which students can find innovative solutions to solving problems as well as doing more research on a field/concept they enjoy! Below are the two award programs that are taking applicants for the Fall 2020 cohort of students!
Change Grants – UConn Co-op Legacy Fellowship Program
Application Deadlines: Monday, October 5, 2020; Monday, February 10, 2020
UConn Co-op Legacy Fellows engage in projects that represent the legacy of the UConn Co-op’s commitment to public engagement, innovation, and social impact, including service initiatives, creative endeavors, research, advocacy, and social entrepreneurship. Fellows receive up to $2000 to support project expenses. Applications are accepted twice per year in October and February.
UConn IDEA Grant Program
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 for summer funding; Monday, March 8, 2021 for academic year funding
This UConn IDEA Grant program provides funding and support for student-designed projects, including artistic and creative endeavors, research projects, prototyping and entrepreneurial ventures, and service initiatives. There are two application cycles per year, with deadlines in the fall and in the spring. Students can apply individually or as part of a small group working collaboratively on a project. Grants of up to $4000 per student are available.
Mark your Calendars ; UCAS is coming to UConn
ucsas2020 aka ( UCONN SPORTS ANALYTICS SYMPOSIUM) organized by the Statistical Data Science Lab at UConn, aims to: showcase sports analytics to students at an accessible level;
train students in data analytics with application to sports data; and foster collaboration between academic programs and the sports industry.
What: UCONN SPORTS ANALYTICS SYMPOSIUM (UCSAS) 2020
When: Saturday, October 10, 2020
Where: Virtual through WebEx Event
About UCSAS
While there are many well established sports analytics conferences, they are often not accessible to students due to technical level, cost, or space limitations. UConn, recognized nationally for its teams in sports such as basketball, baseball, and hockey, among others, hosts the UConn Sports Analytics Symposium (UCSAS), which will focus specifically on undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in sports analytics.
Month of Discovery kickoff with Dr. Catriona Wallace!
Dr. Catriona Wallace is the CEO of Ethical AI Advisory (https://ethicalai.ai/) and is also the Founder & Director of Flamingo AI (https://flamingo.ai/), an Artificial Intelligence software company based in the US and Australia and she loves robots! She also believes that thinks they will likely take over one day.
Catriona is regarded as one of the most influential women in business and entrepreneurship. She is also an Adjunct Professor and is known to translate really nerdy topics into everyday language. Coming from a police officer and nightclub owner background, Catriona is now one of the world’s most cited commentators on AI, Ethics and Women in Leadership. Catriona is a philanthropist, human rights advocate, environmentalist and mother of five. Join us on October 7th at 7pm EST, through a Youtube livestream to hear more about Dr. Catriona Wallace and her story.