Nine new members have been added to the university’s Innovation Council, Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp announced.
The council is charged with developing and implementing the application process for the Explorer Challenge 2.0, formerly known as the Strategic Innovation Fund. The cross-campus, interdisciplinary group will initially review and provide feedback on project pre-proposals and final proposals.
The new members follow:
- Kelly Albrecht, Office of Student Development
- Jacob Barnes, graduate student
- Fikiri Deogratias, MBA and Ph.D. student
- Jack Goods, Office of Marketing and Communication
- Dr. Shengtong Han, Marquette University School of Dentistry
- Sarah Kluth, graduate student
- Dr. Nil Lodh, College of Health Sciences
- Blake Ward, Information Technology Services
- John Wright, College of Business Administration
They join these existing Innovation Council members:
- Erin Folstad, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
- Nathan Hammons, Marquette Law School
- Julie Knox, Information Technology Services
- Matt Prigge, Raynor Library
- Dinesh Sabu, Diederich College of Communication
- Mark Wozny, Information Technology Services
- Dr. Lee Za Ong, Marquette University School of Dentistry
The Innovation Council meets monthly during the academic year. Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and editing the application process for the Explorer Challenge 2.0
- Reviewing and providing feedback on project proposals, including staffing office hours and workshops
- Participating as a judge during the Explorer Challenge 2.0 pitch competition in the spring
More information is available at marquette.edu/innovation/innovation-council.php.
