Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-12-2026
Abstract
Want students to shift from passive learners to active advocates for their ideas? Partner with the Entrepreneurship Program to harness high-impact experiential education as we build interdisciplinary problem-solvers.
By assigning (or incentivizing) your students to participate in our low-stakes campus trade shows—the Wicked Problems Forum (October 29) and The Idea Fest: Ventures, Side Hustles, and Pop-ups (March 25)—you push them to think on their feet and engage directly with the public. Last year, 33 student teams participated in inaugural Idea Fest and were delighted by how deeply impactful the experience was for their professional growth, networking with 50 judges who provided invaluable feedback.
Come learn how easily you can integrate these plug-and-play events directly into your current syllabus. Discover how to drive unprecedented student engagement and build real-world confidence, enriching your course without adding to your grading burden.
Recommended Citation
Talkington, Jane, "Partner with Entrepreneurship: Assign Student Trade Shows for High Impact, Experiential Education" (2026). PD Day 2026. 5.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/pd-day-2026/5
