In spring 2011, 15 students traveled from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan to the world hub of start-ups and entrepreneurs—Silicon Valley. This eye-opening experience focused on immersing students in real companies, with real players, and the current challenges they face.
This year, the trip is scheduled for early March and will once again place students in the presence of successful innovators and creative leaders. Visits with entrepreneurs, inventors, managers and companies including Brocade, Cisco, and Google provide the students with a first-hand understanding of technology built enterprises that are revolutionizing global business. This type of experiential learning is the foundation of our educational experience at Michigan Tech. View the Silicon Valley Experience announcement.
Scholarship Opportunity Announced
generous donation has come through in support of the Silicon Valley Experience scheduled for March 5-9, 2012. With this funding, a competitive scholarship of $675 will be offered to 15 students. The scholarship will reduce the $975 price to just $300 and will include airfare, lodging, and transportation during the entire trip. There is also an option to participate for one course credit (you will be billed for one-credit hour with a $975 lab fee, see below**). Students will be responsible for paying for meals. Students will be visiting technology-driven companies including Google, Facebook, Intel, Plug and Play, Brocade, etc. Learn more about the Silicon Valley Experience scholarship.