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KEEN National Conference (KNC)

Upcoming: 2025 KEEN National Conference (KNC)

#KNC2025 will take place from January 23-25, 2025, in Austin, TX.

The KEEN National Conference is a key event for faculty, staff, and administrators who are passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) in engineering students. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with peers, share innovations, and highlight the great strides your campus has made in advancing EM.

See here for more information about the conference. 

Golden Ticket Awards

As part of our commitment to supporting faculty development, we facilitate applying and awarding Golden Tickets to attend KNC. These awards cover hotel, flights, conference registration, and include an official award letter, making it easier for faculty to participate and engage with the broader KEEN community. 

Applications are accepted from early August through mid-September. 

Congratulations to our 2024 Golden Ticket Awardees:

  • Alexey Gulyuk, Ph.D., Teaching Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
  • Lisa Marshall, Extension Assistant Professor, Director of Outreach, Retention & Engagement, Nuclear Engineering
  • Olgha Qaqish, Ph.D., Director of the Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program, College of Engineering
  • Julio Terán, Ph.D., Academic Advisor/Graduate Faculty, Engineering Education Program
  • Sharon Thorne, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering