Academic units across West Virginia University are committed to collaborating productively to support and provide resources to students who have vision for new products or businesses. In this session, attendees will hear from students in a number of majors and colleges at WVU, including Business and Economics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Agri-business. These young people truly embody the entrepreneurial mindset and innovative spirit we want to foster in all our students, on campus and beyond. Working in teams, they’ve come up with some exciting things to share. You’ll also hear how the WVU LaunchLab, the College of B & E, the College of Creative Arts and the Reed College of Media work together to ensure the success of these teams. The panel will be facilitated by Steve Cutright of the Brickstreet Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the College of Business and Economics, and by Carrie White, the Director of the WVU LaunchLab.
Keith Heisler's Bio
Charles Keith Heisler is a sophomore aerospace engineering student hailing from the Philadelphia area. Interested in just about everything, he is a certified private pilot, scuba diver, aspiring entrepreneur and astronaut. At WVU, he is involved in the Gold and Blue Student Ambassadors and is the President and founder of WVU's first collegiate water ski and wake board team. He began exploring entrepreneurship recently and has already been successful as a finalist in the Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition. After graduating, Heisler plans to join the Air National Guard to further his aviation dreams and pursue his passion for entrepreneurship.
Keith Heisler
Student
Breakout Session 3: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Breakout Session 4: 2:30-3:15 p.m.