Projects
These are some example ideas that your “startup” might adopt. Your group can use these as is, modify them, or create your own.
Student Mentorship Program!
How can we help UNC students cognitive science or computing into their career? Design, market, and implement a peer mentorship service on campus. Obtain student clients, and establish goals for them, such as obtaining a minor in cognitive science. Work with them to outline a plan for the next few semesters.
This idea is similar to https://twitter.com/CCICareer
Learning Evaluation Service
How do students use sketchbooks in the classroom? We collect sketchbook from an introductory programming course. Students quantitatively and qualitatively analyze the sketchbooks to determine if they support or inhibit learning.
This idea is similar to http://www.qualtrics.com/
Video Game Development Bootcamp
Teach K-12 students the basics of programming through the process of developing a video game. Use curriculum from previous offerings or develop your own.
This idea is similar to http://devbootcamp.com/
TEDxUNCCharlotte
Invite speakers that can present multidisciplinary topics. Charge less than $100 (as stipulated by TEDx) and pay the speakers’ travel expenses. Use an auditorium on campus and establish a theme that will inform the decor of the auditorium and brand the event.
This idea is similar to http://tedxpurdueu.com/