The Penn State Hershey Office of Technology Development will launch the Entrepreneurial Faculty Scholars Program on Tuesday, April 29, with two programs aimed at fostering a culture of innovation through mentoring.
From noon to 1 p.m., Glenn Prestwich, presidential professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Utah, will speak on the importance of mentoring in the innovation process. Prestwich is the co-founder of eight companies and head of the Entrepreneurial Faculty Scholars Program at the University of Utah. The discussion will focus on creating a culture of impact through faculty mentorship of entrepreneurial students. Registration is available at www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-culture-of-impact-faculty-mentors-for-student-entrepreneurs-april-29-2014-tickets-11071608479.
From 3 to 4 p.m., Prestwich will meet with students to discuss the importance of exploring entrepreneurship during their time in college regardless of chosen career path. Registration is available at www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-entrepreneurship-as-a-student-april-29-tickets-11071843181.
To learn more about the Entrepreneurial Faculty Scholars Program, visit www2.med.psu.edu/technologydevelopment/innovators/entrepreneurial-faculty-scholars-program/.