Getting Started with MEIE

Your one stop shop of resources to kickstart your MEIE experience!

Welcome to the meie program

Get Prepared: Complete Steps 1-3

During your time as an MEIE student, you will have the opportunity to develop your innovative start-ups and ventures. This page has curated resources to help you get ready for the startup-development process. In August, complete the resources in each step to prepare for your upcoming semester.

01
Problem Discovery
Circle Decoration in Shop Products Block

Every start-up addresses a customer problem or market opportunity. Identifying yours will help sharpen your plan. Complete the following resources on this topic:

03
Evaluating Ideas
Rectangle Decoration in Buy Gift Cards Block

Once you begin to develop ideas, it is essential to evaluate them. This step is key to enhancing your project plans. Complete the following resources on this topic:

Connect With Your Peers

Starting in the fall, you will get to know and work alongside like-minded peers in the MEIE program but don’t wait until September, get to know them NOW! 

  1. Join our slack channel: #introduce-yourself
  2. Create an introduction about yourself discussing the following:

    What is your name?
    What is your academic/career background?
    What are your greatest strengths/qualities?
  3. Review your peers’ posts & thoughtfully interact with their introductions (add a reaction or type a response)
  4. Take advantage of the #games channel and participate in interactive activities!
Connect!

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