We are a community of learners from every corner of campus, first-year through doctoral, applying our passions to change the world.
What is NC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship?
Social innovation and entrepreneurship is the practice of applying problem-solving tools and a creative mindset to bring about a more equitable and just world. We learn skills to become global change leaders, whether as entrepreneurs starting new ventures or social enterprises or those seeking to learn problem-solving skills to impact their communities or existing organizations.
The NC State campus and surrounding community serve as our vibrant laboratory for social entrepreneurship. Faculty, staff and students from across our diverse university work hand in hand with our area’s brightest entrepreneurs. In this dynamic environment, we teach, mentor and learn from and with each together.
New episode of the Exceptional Undergrads podcast is live with Ishita Pai Raikar @ishitapairaikar
Ishita is an undergrad at North Carolina State University! She has a passion for innovation at the intersection of technology, ethics, and policy. In addition to her academic pursuits, she is a TEDx speaker and entrepreneur, founding "GlobeUplift" – a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about global issues.
Click the link in our bio to listen to the episode!
Allie Saffioti from Greensboro, North Carolina is a senior in the college of Natural Resources studying Sustainable Materials and Technology with a minor in Renewable Energy Assessment in order to learn and promote the benefits of renewable natural resources.
“I am passionate about educating my community on environmental impacts, and how making mindful choices can improve environmental and economical sustainability. I hope that Social Innovation Fellows will help me connect better with the people in my surrounding community in order to create meaningful and effective partnerships that benefit others and the environment.”
Tia Burmi, from Raleigh, NC is a Sophomore in the Poole College of Management studying Business Administration with an IT concentration. She hopes to eventually create a consulting initiative serving small businesses in her community.
“I am passionate about exploring the intersection between entrepreneurship, technology, and community building. SIF will help me be directly involved with people in the ultimate pursuit of impacting social change.”
