Innovate Extension Events: Creating Space for Innovation in Extension

Authors

Danae Wolfe, Ohio State University
Jamie Seger, University Innovation Alliance
Brian Raison, Ohio State University
Joshua Dallin, Utah State University
Amelia Doll, North Dakota State University
Brooke Edmunds, Oregon State University
Paul Hill, Utah State University
Dave Francis, Utah State University
Bob Bertsch, North Dakota State University

Volume

56

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.56.05.16

Abstract

Extension professionals are being challenged to innovate their work, yet day-to-day responsibilities do not always allow time or space for creativity and innovation. In early 2016, Ohio State University Extension held its inaugural Innovate Extension event, a hackathon-style gathering focused on creative collaboration during which teams competed for grant funds by developing an idea, plan, and pitch over the course of a day. Turnout exceeded expectations, and participants gave high marks to the experience. Due to the event's success, additional Innovate Extension events have been hosted at North Dakota State University, Utah State University, and Oregon State University. This article provides highlights and outcomes.

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Recommended Citation

Wolfe, D., Seger, J., Raison, B., Dallin, J., Doll, A., Edmunds, B., Hill, P., Francis, D., & Bertsch, B. (2018). Innovate Extension Events: Creating Space for Innovation in Extension. The Journal of Extension, 56(5), Article 16. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.56.05.16