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The Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition is almost here! ⏳

Join us on December 10th from 6-8 p.m. at University Crossing. The event is open to the public, and friends, family, and faculty are encouraged to attend!

Register today: https://t.co/K56cMoW30S

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The South Campus Pop-up on December 11th has been CANCELED.  Your LAST opportunity to ask DifferenceMaker questions before it closes for the season is December 4th! 

Remaining pop-ups:
📅 Date: November 27, December 4
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Location: O'Leary Library

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Don't miss out on this chance to showcase your creativity! 💡🖍️

Stop by the South Campus Pop-up to have your original design featured as the next DifferenceMaker sticker! One design will be chosen!

📅 Day: Every Wednesday
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Location: O'Leary Library

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The Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition is approaching!⏳

Students have been working hard all semester on their ideas and prototypes! Support students pitching their projects!

📅 December 10
⏰6-8 p.m.
📍University Crossing!

Register: https://t.co/K56cMoWAQq

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Congratulations to all the high school teams that participated in the High School Idea Challenge!

🥇 Weston High School, Team United Abilities, $500
🥈 Chelmsford High School, Team Mud Bud, $300
🥉 King Philip Regional High School, Team Sole Saver, $200

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DifferenceMaker staff made it on CBS News! 🎉

WBZ-TV's Jason Mikell took on the role of UMass Lowell's mascot, Rowdy the Riverhawk! He stopped by DifferenceMaker Central to say hi and spread positivity on campus!

Check out Rowdy's visit to UMass Lowell: https://t.co/Ty954ilAgs

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With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it is a perfect time to give back!

A generous challenge gift from the Rist Family will match up to $50,000 to the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute. Let’s empower student entrepreneurs together— make your gift today: https://t.co/I6auJk2vEt

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The second Open House of the semester was a success!

DifferenceMaker had the chance to connect with many prospective students from a wide variety of majors! Thank you to the students who stopped by. We look forward to seeing you next year and hope you'll get involved!

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Come visit the DifferenceMaker table at Cumnock Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.! Discover what DifferenceMaker is all about, learn about the benefits, and find out how you can get involved. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Attend the Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition!

This event takes place on December 10th and is open to the public from 6-8 p.m. at University Crossing! All are encouraged to attend to vote for their favorite team!

Register today: https://t.co/K56cMoWAQq

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Help student innovators thrive! Your gift to Rist DifferenceMaker Institute will be doubled thanks to a generous $50K challenge gift from the Rist Family! Double your impact today and support the next generation of changemakers at UML: https://t.co/I6auJk2vEt

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Happy #TeamTuesday

Today we are highlighting team ZipperBuddy! Team ZipperBudddy competed in the 2024 $50,000 Idea Challenge and won the Contribution to a Healthier Lifestyle Award for $4,000 and the 2023 Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition and won 1st!

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DifferenceMaker hopes you enjoyed Ethics Fest!

Attendees faced questions relating to ethical challenges regarding entrepreneurship! Thank you to all who participated in this great event! DifferenceMaker hopes you learned about the various ways to practice business ethically!

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Join us for The Donahue Center for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility's bi-annual Ethics Fest TODAY in Moloney Hall, UCrossing from 10:30-3:15 p.m.!

Make sure to visit the DifferenceMaker table for a to take part in entrepreneurship ethics-based questions!

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Join us at the 2024 Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition!

This event takes place on December 10th and is open to the public from 6- 8 p.m. at University Crossing! All are encouraged to attend to vote for their favorite team!

Register: https://t.co/K56cMoWAQq

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Want to participate in the Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition?

Team Flix, working to develop a flavored toothpick brand to help break bad habits, is seeking teammates with web and computer programming and research skills!

TeamMaker: https://t.co/a00lqVWync

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Join the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub at the Be Investor Ready event to connect with investors and explore sustainable material innovations!

See you there! Thursday, November 7 · 3:30 - 8pm

https://t.co/ZyINFQFk4T

#sustainability #innovation #investing #StartUp

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Applications for the Francis College of Engineering Prototyping Competition close today at 5 p.m.! 

For more info and to apply: https://t.co/eI70fm7wfM

Looking to join a team? Seeking additional team members? Check out the TeamMaker platform: https://t.co/a00lqVWync

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Donate today and your gift will be DOUBLED thanks to a generous $50,000 matching challenge from the Rist Family. Let’s continue empowering innovation and making a difference!

🔗https://t.co/I6auJk1XOV

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Interested in a flexible, on-campus job opportunity? DifferenceMaker is looking for a new student co-op!

Location: DifferenceMaker Central
Hours: 10-15 hours/week
Wage: PAID

If you are interested and would like to learn more send [email protected] an email!