Entrepreneur in Residence
The Entrepreneur in Residence Program, is a new initiative at the Graduate School of Education which offers advising services to faculty and students on innovative projects in education.
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Through engaging lectures, the Entrepreneur in Residence program brings students closer to the conversations and concerns of leading thinkers, authors, and researchers working on the frontlines of innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural impact.
Recent events
07
May
A conversation on COVID-19, school closures, and inequality with Dr. Emiliana Vegas
12:00—1:30pm (PDT) via Zoom
Please join us for a discussion with Dr. Emiliana Vegas, Senior Fellow and co-Director of the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution. Emiliana will discuss her recent work on how governments are responding COVID-19 school closures and the potential impact on inequality.
The conversation will be hosted by
Dr. Chris Thomas and Prof. Christine Min Wotipka.
30
April
A conversation with disability rights activist Judith Heumann
12:00—1:30pm (PDT) via Zoom
Please join us for a discussion with disability rights activist Judith Heumann, who will discuss what it took to build a rights movement, and what challenges persist both in the U.S. and abroad to expand educational opportunities for people with disabilities.
The conversation will be hosted by
Dr. Chris Thomas and Prof. Christine Min Wotipka.
Meet the 2020 EIR,
Christopher Thomas.
Christopher J. Thomas, PhD ’96, has spent the past 25 years traveling to some of the poorest countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, working to improve educational systems from preschool to higher ed. As this year’s social entrepreneur in residence at the GSE, he is helping to demystify the players and possibilities in global education work.
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To read Mr. Thomas' full bio, check out his classes & seminars, and explore articles & research he has authored, visit his profile.
Explore available courses & seminars.
International Education Policy Workshop
This is a project-based workshop. Practical introduction to issues in educational policy making, education reform, educational planning, implementation of policy interventions, and monitoring and evaluation in developing country contexts.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Education Technology Seminar
How do entrepreneurs, educators, and VC's evaluate and grow successful education and edtech startups? Why do most startups fail, and what are the key ingredients for success? This course will teach you the skills and strategies necessary to effectively evaluate educational services and technology startups much like prospective employees, expert educators, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and venture capital investors do.
