Many innovations have emerged by simply considering the intersection of two or more established ideas. For example, Google Adwords combined online advertising with online auctions. Biomimicry combines nature’s solutions to problems with R&D efforts to develop new products (http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org). Kiva combined developing nation relief with venture capital for entrepreneurs (http://www.kiva.org) Universities are replete with knowledge
Ever had trouble opening a pickle jar? We tried to give undergraduate students an understanding of this problem through the eyes and hands of senior citizens! Last spring a marketing class session was devoted to a unique exercise – a relay-type race called the “Pickle Olympics” where each student donned a tie-dye jacket, translucent glasses,
One’s view of a working system differs depending on your vantage point. Cooperation is more likely to be practiced and embraced when it helps both parties reach their goals. It’s a fact of life that schools at every level compete with each other to some degree for (increasingly) scarce resources. But in the area of
I recently met Professor Vance Fried, who has made a compelling argument for creating a more affordable college experience while maintaining quality. Below are a few excerpts from his work – I wonder what your thoughts are? “I didn’t cut any corners in designing CELS [note: College of Entrepreneurial Leadership & Society – a hypothetical
There are plenty of studies, editorials, and news stories bemoaning the rising cost of higher education, but rising costs are only alarming when the quality of the product is remaining constant – who wants to pay more today for the same product you bought yesterday? When a new version of the iPhone or iPad is
The traditional university – you know, the one using the same teaching format used in ancient Greece, the one that rewards professors for staying longer (and often doing less), the one that has become some type of “stamp” of educate-ability - must change. I’m not talking about adding sections that accomodate online learning, or putting better computers and projectors
“Most of the really great breakthroughs in science are unifications.” – Owen J. Gingerich, Harvard science historian Higher education institutions are often subject to the same “silo” mentality found in corporations. But many discoveries, innovations, and possibilities come to light when we are willing to combine knowledge across disciplines. As a simple example, consider biomimicry. Combining knowledge
We have been working hard to get a certificate approved for The Nova Fellowship and today we are proud to announce that the incredible faculty at the University of Tulsa have voted to approve the Applied Innovation Certificate! What does this mean you ask? Well, all of the students who complete The Nova Fellowship requirements
Welcome to The Nova Blog. Beginning in the Fall of 2012 The Nova Fellowship students will be posting research, creative concepts, and project updates on everything being done in The Nova Fellowship. We can’t wait to show you what we are doing with our students and the community around TU.
