As showcased at a campus conference on Friday, new communication tools are changing the way we design, manufacture, and use nearly every sort of commodity imaginable.
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Games that go beyond entertainment
Northeastern’s graduate campus in Seattle hosted an event last Wednesday featuring experts from academia and industry who discussed how to expand the capability and breadth of video games that make a societal impact in areas like health and education.
For app users and developers, PreApps is a must
In a mobile economy saturated by millions of applications, pre-launch buzz can make all of the difference. That’s where PreApps comes in.
Custom guitars get ‘Kickstart’ at SXSW
The online custom-guitar manufacturer, which is co-founded by an alumnus, has generated serious buzz in the music industry with its new line of semihollow guitars.
Free business consulting? Students are on the case
Members of the student organization Huntington Management Consulting work with real alumni ventures to prepare for business case competitions.
Entrepreneurial mindset used to combat poverty
Emma Rubbins-Breen, a third-year international affairs major, whetted her appetite for social entrepreneurship while on a co-op in Paraguay.
Alumnus writes the book on how to run a successful student group
Greg Skloot, former president of the Entrepreneurs Club, has published an e-book to help student groups engage and grow their membership.
Co-op student charts new course at computer giant
On co-op with IBM in the Philippines, senior Shuntaro Okuzawa developed an organizational chart that tracks corporate efficiency.
CEO puts the ‘care’ in brand power
Sheila Lirio Marcelo, founder and CEO of Care.com, shared her entrepreneurial journey and the critical components of building a strong brand on Wednesday at Northeastern’s CEO Breakfast Forum.
3Qs: The path to landing a co-op at a startup
The Northeastern University Center for Entrepreneurship Education will host its inaugural co-op expo on Thursday for students seeking jobs with startups and innovative firms in Boston and New York.
A tax assist for international classmates
Students in the D’Amore-McKim School of Business are spending Saturdays this month helping international students prepare their annual tax filings.
Why reverse innovation will change the world
Global business strategist Vijay Govindarajan said on Monday at Northeastern’s Presidential Speaker Series “Profiles in Innovation” that reverse innovation represents one of the biggest opportunities for corporate growth in America.
