@PSUimpact

Home to the Social Innovation Certificate, Elevating Impact Summit, B Impact PSU, and other social innovation programs at PSU's School of Business.

 Portland State University
pdx.edu/business/social-innovation-social-entrepreneurship
Joined February 2010
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Invent Oregon@InventOregon14 May 2021
Registration is now open for #InventOR Finals, 21 Student Teams representing Colleges and Universities across the state competing for $30,000 in prizes, RSVP today 👉 ow.ly/b5sx50EMkNB
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Instead of a new idea competition, #mapthesystem students at @Portland_State used #systemsthinking to understand what holds a problem in place in order to find solutions. pdx.edu/news/psu-teams-compe…

PSU teams compete in “Map the System” challenge for social change

On April 30th, three teams of Portland State students competed in the Map the System PSU finals, a contest in which students take a systems thinking approach to explore a social, economic or enviro...

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Understanding Homelessness - Presented by @homelessnesspdx Join @DrMarisaZapata1 who will discuss what the research shows in this community conversation in order to help move forward together on this vital issue. bit.ly/3nbxBqU
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What we did about #elevatingimpact pdxbschool.com/2021/04/14/el…

Virtual adaptation of the Elevating Impact Summit

“Elevating Impact gives frameworks, perspectives, and inspiration to create positive social impact,” says Abby. “Past participants have met their co-founders at the event, created new classes based…

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Built Oregon@BuiltOregon14 Apr 2021
SAVE THE DATES! 10-14-2021 - The 6th #PitchBlack event here in PDX (11th overall) 10-15-2021 - The 4th #BuiltFestival Main Event. Still a lot of unknowns around holding events so we don’t know exactly how these events will look/be organized quite yet. But add to your calendars!
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PSU Cleantech Challenge@PSUCleantech1 Apr 2021
Mark your calendar for day 3 of the @PSUCleantech Challenge, for 9:00 am tomorrow. That's when Abby Chroman, @tong_zhang, and Youn Han will explore how Invention Education can create the next generation of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Join us ow.ly/6p7N50Ee3yE
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See you in 15 minutes for some unexpected insights about the reality of invention education: madeatpsu.com/inventioneduca…
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Portland State News@PSUinfoandnews19 Feb 2021
In the transition to virtual learning, PSU-based, STEM-focused nonprofit @MesaOregon created a new mentor-based coaching program and delivered 500 Invention Tool Kits to students. Via @TheNewsGuard @Portland_State @MCECSpdx thenewsguard.com/news/oregon…

Oregon MESA continues program virtually

Oregon-based STEM-focused nonprofit, Oregon MESA (Mathematics Science Engineering Achievement) has created a student-friendly Invention Tool Kit and a mentor-based coaching program for students,...

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PSU helping students with rent is an urgent public service, addresses equity in education, and is a long term investment in the economy. pdx.edu/news/pilot-program-t… @Portland_State

Pilot program tackles college student housing insecurity

Portland State is part of a new pilot program called Affordable Rents for College Students (ARCS), which provides college students in the Portland metro area who are experiencing homelessness or...

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Thank you, Raj Jayadev, for challenging assumptions about #metrics of #success in social innovation. #elevatingimpact @svdebug
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Last month, some of our #GirlsIncPNW youth attended a social innovation workshop hosted by @PSUImpact and @balnerie! Youth learned about social entrepreneurship and engaged in hands-on learning. Thanks PSU! #strongsmartbold #virtuallearning #virtualprogramming – at Portland, OR
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Why validate multiple pathways to success and develop a holistic organizational approach to advancing equity in entrepreneurship? @Portland_State @PortlandStateCE @venturewell venturewell.org/multiple-pat…

advancing equity: validating multiple pathways and developing a holistic organizational approach

Validating multiple pathways and developing a holistic organizational approach can bridge participation gaps in entrepreneurship programs.

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In light of @JoeBiden's #inaugural address & @TheAmandaGorman's poem, we especially appreciate Myriam Khoury's intro to a #growthmindset @mercycorps @pdxBschool #elevatingimpact
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.@PSUArchitecture Alum just launched Hygene4All - “a hopeful human experiment rooting for real change that can benefit us all.” pdx.edu/hygiene-for-all-open…
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Juan Barraza@JuanBarraza10 Dec 2020
We are grateful for the @LemelsonFdn continuous support to Oregon College Inventors and Entrepreneurs #InventionEducation 🙌🚀
Portland State News@PSUinfoandnews10 Dec 2020
"We are grateful to The @LemelsonFdn for sharing our vision of what’s possible when you create a place where students can be challenged to innovate", says @JuanBarraza, director of @PortlandStateCE and mentor to @InventOregon student competitors. pdx.edu/news/lemelson-founda…

The Lemelson Foundation Pledges $1 Million to the Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge

Portland State University announced today that The Lemelson Foundation has awarded a grant of $1 million to advance the Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge, also known as the InventOR program, within...

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PSU School of Business@pdxBschool1 Dec 2020
As students prepare for winter, many face even greater food & housing insecurity. Today on #GivingTuesday, please join me in making a gift to support emergency assistance for students. #FilltheFunds psudayofgiving.org/sb
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We’re changing form! Dm us or visit elevatingimpact.com to learn more about the Elevating Impact Sessions. instagram.com/p/CHq1VnHhKGY/…
For those of you curious about what form #elevatingimpact is taking this year, here’s a sneak peak. DM us with questions or ideas and visit elevatingimpact.com to learn more about the sessions. instagram.com/p/CHqz42GBsTY/…
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3 authors at @SSIReview call it #ProximateLeadership or ...how leaders who are proximate to the communities and issues they serve have experience, relationships, data, and knowledge essential for developing solutions with measurable and sustainable impact ssir.org/articles/entry/effe…

Effective Change Requires Proximate Leaders (SSIR)

Leaders who arise from the communities and issues they serve have the experience, relationships, data, and knowledge that are essential for developing solutions with measurable and sustainable impact.

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friends at shopwithgoodintent.com put together this helpful guide to Plan an Informed #Vote (with limited time) mailchi.mp/c743c92a5514/our-…
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