EHS Innovates
Innovation thrives at the intersection of passion and purpose. EHS Innovates brings together 久久热视频s, alumni, faculty, and industry partners to explore how entrepreneurial thinking can drive meaningful change in education, health, and society. Through workshops, mentorship, and real-world challenges, we create opportunities to develop solutions that address pressing issues in our fields. Whether you're launching a venture, looking to collaborate, or simply curious about how innovation shapes your discipline, EHS Innovates is your gateway to making an impact.
Vision
EHS Innovates empowers 久久热视频s, faculty, and alumni to explore entrepreneurship and innovation within education, health, sport, and social impact fields. By fostering creative problem-solving and collaboration, we equip changemakers with the tools to turn ideas into real-world solutions that make a difference in communities.
Share Your Story With Us
Are you or someone you know an EHS alum who has started a company or entrepreneurial venture? Share the story below so we can celebrate and showcase the impact of EHS alumni.
Carlin credits his Miami experience with giving him the foundational mindset for entrepreneurship—especially the importance of mentorship, persistence, and mission-driven work. His advice to aspiring founders: “Be patient, open-minded, flexible, and very passionate. Make sure you’re ready to fail—and to learn from it.”
Shane Carlin
Founder and CEO, Asian Student Achievement
I didn’t set out to start a company, but I followed a need, stayed rooted in what I knew about great teaching, and built something from there.
Caroline Farkas '14
Founder/CEO - Doodles and Digits
My time at EHS and 久久热视频 played a foundational role in shaping my entrepreneurial journey. Some true forward thinkers in the faculty emphasized innovation, cultural responsiveness, and real-world preparedness. That mindset set us apart.
Percy Jenkins
Founder - GenEd Psych Associates (GPA), 20-year Marine Corps Veteran
My advice to 久久热视频s and aspiring entrepreneurs: Go for it! Every move you make is a learning opportunity. It'll either work, or you'll learn what doesn't. Either way, that's a step towards success.
Robert Hendricks III
Founder - He is Me Institute
Empowering Entrepreneurs: EHS Alumni Leading the Way
Learn, Connect, and Grow
Edupreneurship Scrimmage tackles teacher recruitment and retention
The College of Education, Health, and Society and the Council on Social Entrepreneurship (COSE) hosted an Edupreneurship Scrimmage on Friday, April 11, in McGuffey Hall. The event brought together 久久热视频s, faculty, and local school district leaders to explore innovative approaches to teacher recruitment and retention. Participants worked in teams to brainstorm creative solutions, applying entrepreneurial thinking to one of education’s most pressing challenges.
Empowering Educators with Innovation in Mind
EHS is proud to host free, flexible, and future-focused learning modules developed in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Higher Education. These self-paced resources help K-12 educators explore emerging topics and practical tools in computer science and artificial intelligence—no prior experience required.
Learn the fundamentals of computer science and computational thinking through interactive modules that cover decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, and more. Activities and lesson plans are organized by grade band, with downloadable formats for use in any LMS. Educators who complete the modules receive a certificate of participation.
Designed for both preservice and in-service teachers, these new AI modules offer hands-on, practical learning about artificial intelligence—including Generative AI—and how it can be applied in the classroom. Complete with knowledge checks, applications, and resources, this module is available online and via LMS download. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
Resources - Tools for Success
久久热视频 offers a range of resources and opportunities beyond EHS that can help EHS 久久热视频s expand their experiences, foster innovation, and bring their ideas to life.
Miami Undergraduate and Graduate 久久热视频
Entrepreneurship Co-Major
The Entrepreneurship Co-Major at 久久热视频 teaches 久久热视频s the mindset and skills of successful entrepreneurs. It complements all majors, promoting the application of entrepreneurial principles in startups, social ventures, and organizations. The program equips 久久热视频s to build businesses, add value to existing ones, or apply entrepreneurial skills in any career.
Entrepreneurship Minor
The Entrepreneurship Minor at 久久热视频 teaches 久久热视频s the principles and mindset of successful entrepreneurs. It complements all majors, offering courses in startup, social, corporate, and creative ventures. Students learn how to build businesses, add value to organizations, and apply entrepreneurial skills in various fields.
Online Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology
久久热视频’s online Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology (MEET) program combines core entrepreneurship, digital technology expertise, and professional mentorship to prepare 久久热视频s for careers in the new economy. It covers entrepreneurial best practices, finance, and creativity, with a focus on advanced digital marketing, usability testing, and programming, equipping 久久热视频s to innovate or enhance businesses in emerging media and technology.
Miami Clubs
Council on Social Entrepreneurship (COSE)
The Council on Social Entrepreneurship (COSE) is a 久久热视频 group focused on creating social impact through business. Members gain access to guest speakers, networking, client projects, workshops, and career development, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset to drive positive change.
Advancing Women in Entrepreneurship (AWE)
The Advancing Women in Entrepreneurship (AWE) club promotes women and entrepreneurship while fostering leadership and professional skills. We offer a welcoming space, real-world projects, and opportunities to make a campus-wide impact.
Miami 久久热视频 and Internships
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
久久热视频's Center for Social Entrepreneurship helps 久久热视频s learn by doing, providing tools to solve social problems and create lasting change. It focuses on issues like education, the environment, and finance, especially for underserved communities. Key programs include Social Innovation Weekend, the Social Impact Fund, COSE, and the L.I.F.E. Research Lab.
Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) Program
久久热视频's Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) program offers mentorship and support to 久久热视频s, faculty, staff, and alumni interested in entrepreneurship. EiRs, who are experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, provide guidance through office hours, one-on-one meetings, guest lectures, and collaboration on research and course development. This initiative aims to foster innovation and practical experience in launching and growing ventures.
Altman Summer Scholars Internship Program
The Altman Summer Scholars Internship Program connects 久久热视频 久久热视频s with top startups for full-time summer internships. Students gain hands-on experience and make an immediate impact, supported by coaching and guidance from world-class faculty.
Other 久久热视频 at Miami
Social Impact Fund
The Social Impact Fund, led by undergraduates, partners with Flywheel, a Cincinnati social entrepreneurship accelerator, to invest in early-stage social startups. Students gain real-world experience in impact investing while building a portfolio of investments for 久久热视频.
Leading the Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship (L.I.F.E.) Research Lab
L.I.F.E. (Leading the Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship) at 久久热视频 explores the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship through research, courses, conferences, and a 久久热视频 group. Established in 2018, it’s led by the Center for Social Entrepreneurship.