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The following describes an innovation. |
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Main contact information for this innovation: Pete Evans Main contact job title / position: Industrial Design Main contact number: 515-491-2698 Main contact email address: pmevans@iastate.edu |
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Innovation name: FLEx (Forward Learning Experience) Brief description of innovation as provided in online survey: FLEx (Forward Learning Experience)is a mobile lab providing K-12 students and teachers with hands-on experiences with virtual reality, Oculus Rift immersive visualization, interactive circuit building with Little Bits and 3-D printers. |
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The following describes an innovation. Region: North Central |
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Main contact information for this innovation: Jacy Johnson Main contact job title / position: Director, Organizational Advancment Main contact number: 515-294-5672 Main contact email address: jacyjohn@iastate.edu |
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Innovation name: Organizational Advancement Brief description of innovation as provided in online survey: Extension is often called "the best kept secret"- we created a strategic unit to increase visibility and coordinate a unified message and leverage partnerships. This unit- Organizational Advancement coordinates our use of social media, traditional media, events, and leverages opportunities to broaden support for programs. |
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The following describes an innovative person. |
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Contact information for this innovator: Himar Hernandez Contact number: 641-682-5491 Email address: himarh@iastate.edu |
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Brief description of innovator as provided in online survey: Latino entrepreneur opportunities |
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The following describes an innovative person. Region: North Central |
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Contact information for this innovator: Daren Mueller Contact number: 515-460-8000 Email address: dsmuelle@iastate.edu |
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Brief description of innovator as provided in online survey: Daren has increased the use of technologies in programming- from crowd-sourcing, use of apps, and other technology all embedded in traditional programming. |
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The following describes an innovative person. Region: North Central |
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Contact information for this innovator: Wade Weber Contact number: 712-339-7420 Email address: wadewebr@iastate.edu |
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Brief description of innovator as provided in online survey: Wade has turned the 4-H program around in his region; seeing four straight years of growth in programming hours, partnerships, volunteers, and 4-H youth memberships. Developed a summer employment model impacting 150 youth annually; created new partnerships with local hospitals and other STEM focused entities to create dynamic program opportunities for youth. |