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Britt Pickering is this years Newman Civic Fellow at Kennesaw State! 🙂 Read her bio here: https://compact.org/newman-civic-fellow/britt-pickering/

Britt Pickering - Campus Compact Britt Pickering Kennesaw State University Britt Pickering, a third year student at Kennesaw State University, is a student leader active in addressing issues of sustainable and ethical clothing practices. Current practices of clothing production are unsustainable and are linked to crises such as hum...

What would you think of a virtual version of your city? "Virtual Singapore" is making it a reality 😲 https://www.forbes.com/sites/federicoguerrini/2016/08/18/virtual-singapore-platform-will-help-the-city-state-address-shortage-of-space-aging-population/

'Virtual Singapore' Platform Will Help The City-State Address Shortage Of Space, Aging Population VideoTwo-thirds of the planet’s inhabitants are expected to live in cities by 2050, up from 50% in 2014. Close to 90% of the increase will be concentrated in Asia and Africa, according to a report published two years ago by the United Nations. This will bring unprecedented challenges: cities already...

Interesting article on how big data can help transform the manufacturing industry http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/big-data-analytics-can-transform-manufacturing/?utm_source=kw_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-09-21

How Big Data and Analytics Can Transform Manufacturing - Knowledge@Wharton Big data and analytics will entirely transform the manufacturing industry, says Jon Sobel, co-founder and CEO of Sight Machine.

Students led by Dr. Jennifer Dickey, have done a great job with the re-opening of the Adairsville Museum and Depot 🙂 http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/local/college-project-leads-to-opening-of-history-museum-in-adairsville/article_d26a258e-a184-11e7-9158-830685cc3e2a.html

College project leads to opening of history museum in Adairsville Adairsville’s historic railroad depot has been completely transformed into the Adairsville History Museum and Welcome Center thanks to a joint effort of history classes at Kennesaw State University, the Sans

Do you have an idea, but need to find ways to fund it? Check out this article and learn more about Crowdfunding 🙂
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/296366 #

5 Ways to Learn the Nuts and Bolts of Crowdfunding A lot of people claim to be crowdfunding experts. A few of them actually are.

Want to learn more about how Atlanta is evolving into a global top-tier smart city? Check out this event on September 15.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-smartatl-tickets-36929527210

Experience SmartATL “Experience SmartATL” is an event showcasing the work of various City departments, academic partners, public sector partners, and companies the City of Atlanta has been working with to implement its vision of a smart city. Through SmartATL with the City’s departments, the City has been making stride...

Libraries and entrepreneurship. Using what you have to build what you want!
http://ow.ly/2W3J30eu6oR

Milk and innovation. What's the connection?

Check out this interesting article:

http://ow.ly/ACgT30eltfw

Tracing the links between basic research and real-world applications A new study connects the dots between published science and patented innovations, mapping just how society benefits from basic scientific research.

The 1st Biennal Exhibit and Awards of The National Arts Program for KSU Employees and their families. Please see flyer for more information!

Did you know, Atlanta was Named 18th out of Top 50 Global Cities for High Potential Women Entrepreneurs? Here at KSU we have a Women Leadership Center where you can work towards becoming a woman leader in corporations, higher education, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures!

To read the article click below!
https://hypepotamus.com/news/dell-women-entrepreneurs-cities/

Ever wondered what makes an entrepreneur 'tick'? Check out this post to understand their DNA. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/understanding-the-dna-of-an-entrepreneur_us_59728413e4b0f1feb89b4383

Understanding The DNA of an Entrepreneur Entrepreneurs are as diverse as the businesses they start. A lot of people focus on the public personae of high profile founders to understand how they h...

Did you know alumni also get free lifelong career services such as career fairs, resume help, interview advisement, and networking assistance? http://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/career_planning.php

KSU | News - Climbing the Ladder Psychology student Valerie Burk witnessed the value of a good resume as she learned the ins and outs of Kennesaw State’s Career Planning and Development department last fall as a student worker. When her dad began a new job search, she stepped in to help, but her expertise in resume writing was limi...

Yesterday we learnt from other Higher Ed leaders on how to make our campuses and communities resilient! Any thoughts?

Studying just got easier! Two Kennesaw State students develop revolutionary app! To read more click below http://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/study_buddy_app.php?platform=hootsuite

KSU | News - Study Buddy Students usually know what they need most, especially when it comes to their study habits. So when Michael Williams, a computer game design and development student, and Jared Breedlove, a software engineering student, were asked last summer to further develop a mobile app that would help students or...

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students work to design and build chicken coop for campus farm Follow the link -
http://www.mdjonline.com/news/kennesaw-state-students-design-and-build-chicken-coop-for-campus/article_9040ee0a-68e4-11e7-a38d-0bf21ba1fa17.html

Kennesaw State students design and build chicken coop for campus farm A group of engineering students at Kennesaw State University are applying what they have learned in class to a hands-on project: building a chicken coop for KSU’s Hickory Grove Farm.

Did you know KSU recently earned The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll? This Honor Roll recognizes institutions of higher education that support exemplary community service programs and raise the visibility of effective practices in campus community partnerships.

We are very proud of the alumni working hard to make an impact in their careers and the ! Congratulations Chris Dargin! https://t.co/eIHv11Amgl

KSU Continuing Ed on Twitter “There's a new catering company serving the metro area! Introducing Dargin's Creole Kitchen: https://t.co/Mbpv4GGbUc ”

Did you know KSU has a local and regional economic impact of $1.3 billion?

Did you know, the Center for Statistics and Analytical Services at Kennesaw State helps external organizations — including Southern Company, Beecher Carlson, and Alcan Cable — improve efficiency and profitability through data analysis?

Interested in learning more about our Foundations for Comprehensive Engagement? Click on the link and contact us if you have any questions! http://engage.kennesaw.edu/comprehensive-engagement.php

KSU | Economic Development and Community Engagement - Foundations for Comprehensive Engagement Established in July 2015, the Kennesaw State Office of Economic Development and Community Engagement provides leadership in deploying University resources to support economic development efforts and community engagement. The newly formed office is the one-stop contact point to the University's rich…

Did you know that Georgia's film industry has generated $9.5 billion in economic impact so far this year?
Check out the article! https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/07/10/georgias-film-industry-generates-9-5-billion.html

Georgia's film industry generates $9.5 billion economic impact in fiscal 2017 - Atlanta Business Chronicle Georgia is now the No. 1 filming location in the world, according to FilmL.A., and the industry has a giant impact on the state's economy.

Heard of the Business Model Canvas? Check it out! It can get your startup funded! http://blog.startupprofessionals.com/2017/07/the-business-model-canvas-can-get-your.html

The Business Model Canvas Can Get Your Startup Funded New entrepreneurs are always looking for a shortcut in getting their venture story and plan across to investors, and closing on the funding ...

Happy Monday Owls!🦉 Let us remind you that we have updated our EDCE website! You can now contact us directly by completing a form and letting us know the various ways you would like to connect with KSU! Visit our website www.engage.kennesaw.edu to learn more!

Kennesaw State University | Economic Development and Community Engagement Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement Website

''Being in business is hard, but being an entrepreneur is even harder'' - Would you agree? Check out this interesting article on 4 main questions to ask yourself to see whether you may or may not be ready (yet) to be an ! Also remember that KSU has a Small Business Development Center that would be happy to help! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/4-steps-to-assess-whether-you-are-ready-to-take-on_us_59569e04e4b0f078efd9897c

4 Steps to Assess Whether You Are Ready to Take on Entrepreneurship By Pejman Ghadimi Being in business is hard, but being an entrepreneur is even harder. In my book, I help people self-assess in a way that enables ...