Innovation Challenge

Selected students will participate in an “Ideation” workshop, work in interdisciplinary teams, and compete for team prizes by providing an innovative solution to our industry partner PSEG LI. No prior experience necessary to apply. All participants receive AL credit and paid stipend up to 10 hours and -

CASH PRIZES FOR WINNING TEAMS:
1st Place=$1000
2nd Place=$500
3rd Place=$300

Selected 28 students (7 teams of 4 students) will be able to participate in groups, and plan, compete, and be judged by industry leaders. This one-day training will focus on the “Ideation” process through a fast-paced, hands-on, minds-on workshop. The Ideation provides powerful and practical tools for thinking creatively and critically, solving complex, open-ended challenges and problems, and managing changes that will become a way of life. In particular, the Ideation drives multidisciplinary collaboration for innovative solutions. The Ideation builds on research, development, and practical applications worldwide in many organizational settings.

The winner of the innovation challenge will earn a spot at the Hult Prize National Finals External link, where they will compete against teams from all over the U.S. for a chance to make it to the Global Finals.

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOP

Create fresh new ideas and put them to work immediately
Turn your good ideas into real action
Acquire creative thinking skills that can be used in your academic or professional life
Learn to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
Interact with industry leaders
Highlight your Resume!

View Highlights from the 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge:

 

APPLICATION CRITERIA

• All students from Farmingdale State College are welcome
• No prior experience required
• Submit your application online: (https://farmingdale.edu/axiom-login)/Applied Learning tab/Co-curricular Activities /Posting ID 5529 - FSC Innovation Challenge - Fall 2026 (AL Full or AL Enhanced)
• Application deadline: Sunday, October 18th
• Students may form 2-4 member multidisciplinary teams, but each student must submit an individual application listing their team members. Teams may expand to a maximum of four members.
• Students who do not yet have a team can also apply and will be assigned to a team.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

● Jing Betty Feng, School of Business

● Marjaneh Issapour, School of Engineering Technology

 

Sponsored by: PSEG Long Island & Nexus Center
Organized by: School of Business & School of Engineering Technology

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