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Social Innovation Panel at USIP

Join the GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship for a panel on social innovation at the United States Institute of Peace! USIP's PeaceTech Lab is home to PeaceTech Accelerator (https://c5us.com/), an organization focused on using innovation and creativity to bolster peacebuilding efforts and international development initiatives.

Senior Job Search Boot Camp

Graduating GW seniors should attend this program to enhance networking skills and to learn from alumni & recruiters the qualities and skills they are looking for in candidates. This program features interactive employer-led job-search workshops that will provide effective tips, knowledge, and feedback to help prepare seniors for a targeted and successful job search! The program includes:

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101 Webinar

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

GW Spring Career & Internship Fair

This fair provides opportunities for GW students and alumni to meet with organizations from a variety of industries that may be recruiting for full-time, part-time, and internship positions, and/or getting their brand out to the attention of GW students and alumni. At this event, students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet, on average, more than 100 company representatives who will discuss their organizations and possible

DEB Seminar: Dr. Marc Siegel

"PReP in DC"

Presented by Dr. March Siegel

Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the GW MFA

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101 Webinar

Go ALL IN on your idea!

Life After Shark Tank: It's Not Just About The Money

Shark Tank, the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy Award-winning entrepreneurial-themed reality show, has taken America by storm and has inspired many spinoff shows. The business-themed show that has become a culturally defining series and inspires a nation to dream bigger recently amassed an amazing $100 million in deals offered in the Tank.

DEB Seminar: Dr. David Diemert

"The “challenges” of developing vaccines for neglected tropical disease"

Presented by Dr. David Diemert

Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine at George Washington University

2019 GW New Venture Competition 101

Go ALL IN on your idea!

RESCHEDULED: Social Innovation Panel at USIP

UPDATE: Due to a scheduling conflict, this event has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 4, 3:30-5 PM. If you have already RSVP'd, you will be contacted shortly to verify your attendance. Thank you!

Workshop: GW Research Days Demystified

Not sure if you are ready to submit your work to GW Research Days? This workshop will include tips about the abstract submission process, the benefits of participating in GW Research Days, and designing poster presentations.

Students are encouraged to bring questions!

GW NVC Mentor Mingle

Are you in search of guidance on how to get your startup business up and running? Want to connect with former and current investors that can mentor you on your pitch? Are you looking to get further in the GW New Venture Competition? Join us for an evening of networking and matching with mentors that can help guide you in your business journey.

Business Model Canvas Workshop

This hands-on workshop will include a brief overview of the business model canvas, the current state-of-the-art form specifying the nine key elements of a startup venture. Instructors will then hold individual advising sessions to help students create a canvas or improve the canvas for their particular startup idea.

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DEB Seminar: Sam Neary, MA

"Job Search Workshop: How to search for your first job and how to transition from a current post"

Presented by Sam Neary, MA

Career Counselor,

Milken Institute School of Public Health, GWU

Elect Her GW

Join us for a training for college women on how to run for positions on campus and beyond!

Feasibility Analysis Workshop

GW New Venture Competition teams who are looking to get help with their round 2 application should attend this workshop! Learn more about the best method to outline your business for a potential investor and funder. The Feasibility Analysis is a critical part of the round 2 submission to the competition. If you are still interested in attending this workshop but not part of the competition -- you are still welcome to attend!

Easy Financials for Startups Workshop

You're working on a great business plan for your business startup, to take to a bank or other lender. A key part of that plan is the financial statements. These statements will be looked at carefully by the lender, so join us for a workshop to go over some tips for making these documents SELL your business plan.

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DEB Seminar: Dr. Antwan Jones

"The Context of Acculturation: Neighborhood and Behavioral Effects on Weight Gain across Immigrant Generations"

Presented by Dr. Antwan Jones

Associate Professor of Sociology at GWU

2019 GW Startup Career & Internship Fair

Want to gain experience working with some of DC's top startups? Don't miss out on the largest gathering of startup employers in the DC area!

How to Craft an Engaging Presentation/Pitch Deck Workshop

Pitching your business idea can be tough. Creating the "perfect" pitch deck can be even more tough. Don't fret! Our experts at the GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Gelman Library will be helping you on how to craft a sound presentation and pitch deck for you to impress your colleagues and peers.

GW Research Days: Day 1

Research Days invites students and trainees at the George Washington University (GW) to showcase their work and compete for prize money.

Day 1 is focused on undergraduate and graduate student presentations in the arts, business, education, engineering, humanities, law, mathematics, sciences and other topics.