This small liberal arts school has earned a national reputation by pushing students to tackle diverse course loads and solve real-world problems. Whether they're directing a play, spending a summer doing research or designing a social media strategy for a local shop, these young people are forced to think big.
Like humans, companies start small and evolve. But instead of birth, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, they mature from intellectual capital to incubation, bootstrapping to venture capital, startup to established enterprise. We take a look at that process via four Philly companies.
Innovation Works' 412Build aims to spark a love of all things STEM in high-school students. The intensive program features instruction in high-tech equipment, entrepreneurship and design, along with a community-based project.
Drexel University and TechGirlz, a Philadelphia nonprofit, are partnering to create free online game-design training for young women.
A diverse group of Philadelphia students, from artists to foodies to business majors, have launched an innovative food co-op and cafe in the heart of the campus.
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology, Carnegie Mellon and Drexel University are establishing the PA Interactive Media Consortium to grow the digital entertainment and video gaming sector.
Taking over your parents' business can be both a tough challenge and a tremendous opportunity. Meet four Pennsylvanians who are keeping it in the family -- and the organizations that support them.