2015

December
- Future of Higher Education
  
  December 2015
  
  Happy New Year! As we kick off 2016, we return to one of our core themes at ExCITe. In this ExCITeCast, we've heard from leaders of Civic Innovation efforts around the country.
  
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November
- Haute Technology
  
  November 2015
  
  Wearables have arrived, from fitness trackers to smart watches, and many have hailed this area as next wave of innovation. In some ways, it is the inevitable progression of the miniaturization of technology. But something interesting happens the closer devices come to our bodies. They become personal, expressive, a fashion statement. It's no longer just about what it can it do, it's what does it say about me.
  
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October
- Social Entrepreneurship
  
  October 2015
  
  New ventures aim to disrupt current methods for the better, often through advances in technology, something we call constructive disruption. But at the same time we face daunting societal problems: housing, healthcare, education, and political disenfranchisement that seem so vexing and incredibly slow to change. So we wonder if entrepreneurial methods can also constructively disrupt these areas.
  
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September
- Opera Philadelphia
  
  September 2015
  
  We strive to make our ExCITe Center activities part of civic life in Philadelphia. This month, we've featured our friends at Opera Philadelphia, where I have the privilege of serving as resident technologist. I'd like to thank everyone at Opera Philadelphia and Drexel who enabled this unique collaborative opportunity for our institutions.
  
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August
- Summer Opportunities at Drexel
  
  August 2015
  
  Like many of you, I have fond memories of summer as a great time to explore. So, at the height of summer in Philadelphia, I'd like to reflect on the importance of exploration. Summer at ExCITe is a change up, not really any less busy, but a chance to shake things up a bit, focus on something different, and pursue new experiences.
  
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July
- Civic Innovation
  
  July 2015
  
  It's summer, and while for many that means vacation, this is when we kick into high gear at ExCITe. There are lots of new faces and activities, many of which align with our theme for this month's podcast: Civic Innovation.
  
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June
- Entrepreneurial Game Studio
  
  June 2015
  
  This month we're highlighting the amazing efforts of EGS, the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, led by Dr. Frank Lee. This is a unique mashup of gaming and entrepreneurship, encouraging Drexel students to bring games they develop to market, and providing them with the practical tools to turn their games into businesses.
  
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May
- Sowing the Seed Projects
  
  May 2015
  
  It's May, which means it's time for our annual call for seed funding proposals. These are small grants for new multi-disciplinary projects to foster collaboration, both within Drexel and also with those outside the University.
  
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April
- Stop, Collaborate, and Listen
  
  April 2015
  
  Collaboration is at the very core of the ExCITe Center, and it's the underlying theme of this month's ExCITeCast. We've highlighted our workgroup, an example of extreme collaboration between co-op students representing different majors and interests.
  
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March
- Get Into The Entrepreneurial Spirit
  
  March 2015
  
  The theme of this month's ExCITeCast is Entrepreneurship. This is, of course, a key area of focus at the ExCITe Center, where we work at the intersection of Technology, Design, and Entrepreneurship.
  
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