President, Society of Physics Students, University of Arizona Chapter, 2010–12 Successfully branded the University of Arizona as the national leader in the development and management of professional science master’s programs created an innovative model driven by superior promotion and customer service and advised other universities on how to launch their own programs.Created, secured funding for, and taught a popular graduate course in Entrepreneurship for Scientists, which is the only such course headquartered in a physics department in the US – Named Eller Entrepreneurial Scholar arranged for industry speakers, mentors for students, and financial sponsors of a gala event, in which pupils presented their own early-stage business plans.Wrote grant proposals and initiated an annual fund campaign, resulting in extensive financial gifts and in-kind support.Presented outreach programs, colloquia, and workshops on professionalism, communication, business etiquette, career planning, networking, and general business skills.Designed, planned, and executed dozens of industry-related and alumni-centered events each year, which solidified business partnerships and increased the dedicated alumni base.Created and coordinated national public and media relations and a marketing campaign, which resulted in extensive and regular media exposure have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Arizona Daily Star, and the Cincinnati Enquirer.Directed, initiated, and oversaw all aspects of the multidisciplinary graduate program: advising and career planning, internship and job placement, alumni relations and development, curriculum development, recruitment and retention of students, corporate relations, marketing, and administration and recruitment of the planning committee and Industry Advisory Board.
Results included raising $100K for scholarships and extensive press coverage.