The CSULB Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship(SIE) has just ended their yearly innovation challenge, according to the CSULB website. The challenge took place from February 26 to March 4 and consisted of teams made up of Long Beach State students.
Students were given three random objects that they had to turn into something of monetary and social value.
Judging will be done March 17 during the innovation showcase at the USU ballroom from 3-5 p.m. Students will be graded on creativity, innovation, efficiency, reachability and collaboration. First, second and third place will receive $500, $300 and $200 respectively.
This competition was started in 2003 by Idea Crossing, a company specializing in idea contests. Since then, Idea Crossing has become the largest business innovation competition for students.
Previous winners include last years "Team Innovative Inertia" from the College of Business Administration(CBA) who created shoes out of 100 percent recycled plastic using an iron to melt plastic bags. The shoes were created for two reasons: to help children in developing countries without any footwear and to reduce the amount of plastic bags in overflow land fills.
The team credits their advisor, Legal Studies in Business Professor Tom Rhoads. “Don’t just think outside of the box, invent a completely new box,” said Rhoads.
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