Apply by: Jan. 31 Join UNC and Map the System, a global competition that challenges you to think differently about social or environmental change. A finalist will be chosen from among teams competing at UNC and receive a cash prize of $500, brought to you by Innovate Carolina’s Dreamers Who Do Fund. The finalist will
The Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG) gives masters and doctoral students an educational pathway to explore modern changemaking and practice the skills they need to help create meaningful change in the world. CIPG provides students from any department with the mindset, tools and methods they need to work effectively across
Interest event Feb. 3; Apply by Feb. 6 If you are interested in tech entrepreneurship, UX, or building tech products, apply for PM Club today! Over the spring semester, you will develop a feature for one of two North Carolinian startups with a team of four other UNC students, all while learning about the Product
Thursday, February 4 | 8 p.m. | Zoom Webinar Through the madness of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, one thing links us: our shared humanity. Join TEDxUNC to explore identity and intersectionality at our first salon event, Intersections, on February 4th, at 8 PM. At the salon, speakers from a variety of backgrounds will
Translational Research Grant Apply by: Feb. 10, noon NC Biotech's TRG program funds research projects that explore potential commercial applications or initiate the early commercial development of university-held life sciences inventions. The technology must have the potential to solve a real-world problem as a commercial product in the life sciences sector. Up to $100,000 may be
Apply by: Feb. 10 (noon) NC Biotech's TRG program funds research projects that explore potential commercial applications or initiate the early commercial development of university-held life sciences inventions. The technology must have the potential to solve a real-world problem as a commercial product in the life sciences sector. Learn more
Do you want to become a member of 1789 or learn more about the community of student interested in innovation and Eship for your team or student club? Be sure to complete the membership form here. Orientation is required after completing the membership form. LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/138784683725
Do you want to become a member of 1789 or learn more about the community of student interested in innovation and Eship for your team or student club? Be sure to complete the membership form here. Orientation is required after completing the membership form. Wednesday, February 10th @11AM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/138784683725
Ashoka and General Motors are launching the third annual Our Planet, Our Purpose: STEM for Changemaking Challenge, a social innovation challenge for young environmental changemakers across the country. Here’s what you need to know about the Our Planet, Our Purpose: STEM for Changemaking Challenge: ELIGIBILITY: They are looking for young changemakers ages 14-20 in the United States
Apply by: Feb. 15 Innovate Durham is a 16-week program that turns the City of Durham and Durham County into a lab to test new ideas, products or services. Participants get access to staff, data and facilities to assist with making Durham more efficient and encourage a culture of innovation at the City and County.
Do you want to become a member of 1789 or learn more about the community of student interested in innovation and Eship for your team or student club? Be sure to complete the membership form here. Orientation is required after completing the membership form. Wednesday, February 17th @1PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/138785349717
Feb. 18, 12:15-1:15 p.m. | Webinar Join to hear Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of History at Columbia University, one of the country’s preeminent historians of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This year’s lecture is hosted in partnership with the UNC Center for Civil Rights’ online symposium titled “Equal Protection’s Grand Promise and Betrayals:
Pearl Hacks 2021 Feb. 19-21 | Virtual Event via Hopin Pearl Hacks is an annual hackathon for women and non-binary students, organized at UNC Chapel Hill. We especially cater to first-time hackers who are looking for a supportive environment to explore technology.
Feb. 19-21 | Virtual Event via Hopin Pearl Hacks is an annual hackathon for women and non-binary students, organized at UNC-Chapel Hill. It especially caters to first-time hackers who are looking for a supportive environment to explore technology. More information here.
Do you want to become a member of 1789 or learn more about the community of student interested in innovation and Eship for your team or student club? Be sure to complete the membership form here. Orientation is required after completing the membership form. LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/138785929451
Innovation Internships is a program out of Kenan-Flagler’s Entrepreneurship Center that helps match UNC students with paid internships at high-growth startups while also providing them entrepreneurial focused programming and mentoring opportunities. The Innovation Internships program is now accepting applications for full-time summer 2021 (June - August) paid internships, and/or part-time fall 2021 (September - November)
Where innovation and introspection meet: A guide for managing stress as a startup founder Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 | 1 p.m. ET | Zoom Webinar (RSVP) Join KickStart Venture Services for the next edition of the KickStart Presents webinar series. “Where innovation and introspection meet: a guide for managing stress as a startup founder” will
Register Today - Bank of America Campus Careers Series Campus Careers Series: Charting Your Course will offer freshman and sophomore students the opportunity to get a headstart on internship recruitment through interactive virtual sessions hosted by professionals in various roles across our global platform. Participating students may also enter to win entry to a closed-list
Honors Carolina Women’s Leadership Forum: The Power of Pivot Friday, Feb. 26 | 1pm - 2pm (ET) | RSVP here The Honors Carolina Women’s Leadership Forum is an annual event that invites students, alumni, faculty, and staff to engage in important dialogue and expand professional networks. Join us for a moderated panel discussion with Dr.
Coding It Forward Apply by Feb. 28 Coding it Forward just launched applications for its newest program, the Civic Innovation Corps––a summer internship mobilizing mission-driven software engineers, data scientists, designers, and product managers to opportunities in city and state governments from coast to coast
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