Academics
Cornell participants will receive 1.5 credits.
The Cornell Tech iTrek program utilizes MindState to execute the ideation competition. The MindState experience is different from other design sprints:
Design-drive Ideation Sprints |
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Bringing together cutting edge designers to work together with diverse teams while actively engaging in the MindState process:merging data, technologies, startups, design thinking, and structured participation
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Prompts |
Using extensive research and data to develop briefs for ideation prompts. Utilizing external perspectives to explore internal challenges
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Team building |
Organizing multidisciplinary teams including, professional designers, students from topnotch universities, and engineers from the tech industry
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Experts |
Inviting drop-in practitioners, educators, and domain experts
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Evaluation |
Critiques and mentoring by top-tier judges, awarding results, and providing incentives
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Implementation |
Facilitating mentorship and supporting startup creation after ideation sessions, ensuring actionable deliverables and creation of self-sustainable solutions
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Ambiance |
Providing a supportive and inspirational environment during a highly intensive event
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