Minnesota State seeks to support student, faculty, and staff innovation that shows great potential for improving teaching, learning, and access for students across its 37 colleges and universities. Funded projects... Continue Reading →
Register for a Grant Writing Workshop and Pop-Up Series
This collaborative, virtual series provides Minnesota State faculty and staff with tools and strategies to lead and manage grants at each stage. Those new or returning to grantsmanship are encouraged... Continue Reading →
ABE Partners with Dev Ed to Achieve Outstanding Student Outcomes
Russ Fraenkel, NW Region Transitions CoordinatorLesley Blicker, Partnership Specialist During the 2020-21 academic year, the secret was exposed through the participation of over 80 Minnesota State faculty, Adult Basic Education... Continue Reading →
Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence Wins D2L Innovation Award
Recognizing Leaders in Digital Learning Toronto (June 17, 2021) Global learning technology leader, D2L, announced the recipients of D2L’s Excellence Awards, which celebrate inspiration and innovation in digital education and... Continue Reading →
2021 Shark Tank Open Innovation Funding Recipients Announced
Educational Innovations at the Minnesota State system office is pleased to share the results of the spring 2021 innovation funding round. Six projects have been selected to receive funding, all are ambitious and diverse, embodying the creativity and inventiveness of Minnesota State.
2021 Shark Tank Open Pitch Presentation Recordings Now Available
The Shark Tank Open was held virtually on April 8, 2021. If you were unable to attend, or wanted to watch more than one pitch presentation happening simultaneously, Educational Innovations is happy to provide recordings of these pitch presentations, and the Innovation Expo recordings, at MinnState.edu/Shark.
Apply Now for Pay It Forward Funding!
Pay It Forward Funding is available for up to $10,000, and rewards innovators who wish to replicate previously funded innovations from a college or university campus. Due May 7, 2021.
Announcing the 2021 Small Seed and Sustaining Innovation Funding Recipients
Educational Innovations at the Minnesota State system office is pleased to announce the 2021 innovation funding recipients for small seed and sustaining innovation funding projects. Recipients were chosen based on the outcomes of a competitive review program and received up to $10,000. Review teams were comprised of faculty, staff, administrators, and students from the Minnesota State system.
Register for one of four Innovation Workshops on April 9
Interested in getting an up-close look at an innovation? Attend a workshop April 9 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. There are four to choose from: culturally responsive pedagogy, digital badging, the power of an innovative mindset, and virtual reality.
Shark Tank Open Success Story: Bridges Health
Funded by a large seed grant through the Shark Tank Open, Bridges Health is an emerging pedagogic model at Winona State University providing innovative clinical education and training to a wide variety of students to effectively prepare for entry into practice in today’s complex healthcare environment. This model collaborates with community organizations to form academic-community partnerships that serve students and the local community.
2021 Shark Tank Open Presenters and Room Themes Announced
This year there will be four themed (virtual) rooms with four presentations each. Get a sneak peek of this year's project titles and the campuses they come from.
A Month of Innovation Expo Presentations Begin Tomorrow!
This year, the Innovation Expo will feature presentations held throughout the month leading up to the 2021 Virtual Shark Tank Open (March 2 – April 7, 2021).