By Sara Jog Technology is on the rise more than ever and it is high time we understand what it brings to the table! Data collection and cloud-computing acts as fundamental components of technology, especially when focusing on research. What makes some research more credible than others? How do we Read more…
By Natascha Elbech More than five hundred thousand refugees are currently seeking employment in Germany. Upon arrival, refugees are confronted with a new challenge – resettlement – and must navigate their new surroundings without knowledge of the language and culture or access to basic social, financial, and medical services. In Read more…
By Rebekah Davis Situated on a narrow street in the middle of Stone Town, the largest city in Zanzibar, Safi Sana pops out as a striking boutique amidst the hundreds of other stalls. Bags, pants and tablecloths line the shelves, all radiating with bright African prints. You can tell with Read more…
By Dennis Shaughnessy The topic of prison labor has long been a controversial one, both in the US and around the world. In the US, prisoners who work under structured programs typically receive less than $1.00 per hour for their labor as part of the Federal Prison Industries program. The Read more…
By Eleanor Patten “I know this may come across as pandering to my audience, but I really do think that this generation is the next great generation.” After listening to author Dan Lyons speak to Social Enterprise Students on his experiences this quote was one that really stuck with me. Read more…
By Juli Kloza and Natascha Elbech On February 6th, Sam White, co-founder of Promethean Power, joined the Social Enterprise Institute for our Speaker Series to speak to students about his unintended journey to becoming a social entrepreneur. When asked about his motivation to starting his enterprise, Sam simply replied that Read more…