2017 Final Showcase Events

  • 15Schools & Colleges Representedfrom across the University of Michigan

Since October, student teams from across the University of Michigan have been working to develop solutions to a real-world challenge they are passionate about. On March 8th and 10th, they will make their pitches to a panel of experts. Join us at the Final Showcase events, RSVP here!

Education: March 8, 2017

  • Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm, with reception to follow
  • Location: School of Education, Prechter Lab, room 2202
  • $23,500 in cash prizes
  • AUDIENCE CHOICE voting allows YOU to choose a winner of $1,000
  • Meet the Judges
  • Keynote Speaker: Nichole D. Pinkard, PhD
    Associate Professor and Chair of the School of Design, College of Computing and Digital Media, DePaul University
    Founder, Digital Youth Network
    Co-founder of Inquirium LLC and Remix Learning LLC

 

  • $47KAwarded in Cash Prizesto the winning teams

Public Health: March 10, 2017

  • Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm, with reception to follow
  • Location: BSRB, Kahn Auditorium, 109 Zina Pitcher Pl.
  • $23,500 in cash prizes
  • AUDIENCE CHOICE voting allows YOU to choose a winner of $1,000
  • Meet the Judges
  • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, M.D., MPH Executive Director & Health Officer, Detroit Health Department

 

 

Innovation in Action 2016 Grand Prize Winners: Team FreshFridge

 Team Members: Trevor Dolan, Jana Stewart, Hannah Gordon, Nina Hecht

Learn more about the Innovation in Action Final Showcase