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DifferenceMaker DifferenceMaker helps expand students' understanding of how they can make a difference in the world.

The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will help students get the skills they need to make a difference in the community, the region and the world. This center offers students of all disciplines the chance to work together to develop innovative products, services and new businesses that make a difference. This center will allow students to apply their education through experiential learning and real-world situations before they graduate. Through this center, the student DifferenceMakers are supported and guided by faculty mentors, community leaders and successful entrepreneurs and business people.

🚨 WORKSHOP 3 TIME UPDATE! 🚨Attention DifferenceMakers! Our Workshop 3: Developing & Testing Your Solution session on Tue...
10/16/2026

🚨 WORKSHOP 3 TIME UPDATE! 🚨

Attention DifferenceMakers! Our Workshop 3: Developing & Testing Your Solution session on Tuesday, October 20, will now begin at 12:30 PM instead of 12:00 PM!

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ NEW TIME: 12:30–2:00 PM
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Our Thursday session remains unchanged!

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
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Only one session is required, so choose the date that works best for you!

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

Ready to take your idea to the next level? 🚀 Join us for Workshop 3: Developing & Testing Your Solution! 💡Learn how to t...
10/15/2026

Ready to take your idea to the next level? 🚀

Join us for Workshop 3: Developing & Testing Your Solution! 💡

Learn how to turn your idea into something you can test, gather feedback, and improve your solution!

📅 Two sessions available:
• Tuesday, October 20 | 12–2 PM
• Thursday, October 22 | 3–5 PM

📍 Lydon Library 012

You only need to attend ONE session!

🔗 Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to register!

Level up your networking skills!🌟Join DifferenceMaker and Shah Academy for an evening of networking with Tom Clark from ...
10/15/2026

Level up your networking skills!🌟

Join DifferenceMaker and Shah Academy for an evening of networking with Tom Clark from the Manning School of Business! Learn how to build meaningful professional connections, strengthen your networking skills, and make a lasting impression.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

📲 Scan the QR code to register!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your professional network!

Ready to take your pitch to the next level?🎤Whether you’re developing a new idea or preparing for an upcoming Difference...
10/14/2026

Ready to take your pitch to the next level?🎤

Whether you’re developing a new idea or preparing for an upcoming DifferenceMaker competition, we’re here to help!

DifferenceMaker offers pitch coaching sessions by appointment to help students refine their ideas, strengthen their presentations, and build confidence in their pitches.

📧 Interested in scheduling a session? Email us at [email protected] to get started!

Happy Team Tuesday! 💙 Every Tuesday throughout October, we’re highlighting a DifferenceMaker team and sharing what they’...
10/13/2026

Happy Team Tuesday! 💙

Every Tuesday throughout October, we’re highlighting a DifferenceMaker team and sharing what they’ve been working on since participating in the program.

This week, we’re featuring Mindful vs. Mind Full, created by Sydney Shea! 🧠✨

Mindful vs. Mind Full is a guided wellness journal designed to help college students build healthier mental wellness habits through reflection, mindfulness, and structured exercises.

Sydney has been busy developing and testing the journal, distributing the first printed samples and gathering feedback to continue improving the experience. She’s also finalizing the journal content, building a companion website, preparing a waitlist for the upcoming launch, and sharing journal prompts and project updates on social media.

We’re excited to see Sydney continue growing Mindful vs. Mind Full and take the next steps toward launching the journal!

Stay tuned every Tuesday this October as we highlight another DifferenceMaker team! 💙

A day full of innovation and new ideas!💡We had an amazing time welcoming students from the Collegiate Charter School of ...
10/10/2026

A day full of innovation and new ideas!💡

We had an amazing time welcoming students from the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell for Innovation Day!

Students put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test during our Tinker Toy Challenge, working together to build unique creations and compete for the winning spot! 🏆

Congratulations to our winners (pictured on the last slide), and thank you to everyone who participated and made this day a success! 💙

Get ready for a spooktacular time at DifferenceMaker’s Halloween Monster Bash! 👻🎃Join us for an evening of creativity, p...
10/09/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular time at DifferenceMaker’s Halloween Monster Bash! 👻🎃

Join us for an evening of creativity, problem-solving, and Halloween fun! 🧡

🧙‍♀️ DIY Halloween Costume Contest: Use the supplies we provide to design and create your own Halloween costume! Show off your creativity for a chance to win a prize for Best Dressed!

🧟 Monster Problem-Solving Challenge: Put your innovation skills to the test by coming up with creative solutions to fun, monster-themed problems!

Whether you’re looking to get creative, meet new friends, or just enjoy some Halloween fun, there’s something for everyone! Free food, candy, and drinks will be provided.

📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 DMC (Lydon Library 012)

🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

What does it take to turn experience into impact? 💡DifferenceMaker and Shah Academy welcomed Christie Baker from AECOM f...
10/09/2026

What does it take to turn experience into impact? 💡

DifferenceMaker and Shah Academy welcomed Christie Baker from AECOM for an engaging conversation about her career journey, industry experience, innovation, and professional growth.

Thank you to Christie for sharing her time, perspective, and advice with our students!

DifferenceMaker Workshop 2: Understanding Your Customer! 💡Have an idea but not sure who your customers are? Join us for ...
10/08/2026

DifferenceMaker Workshop 2: Understanding Your Customer! 💡

Have an idea but not sure who your customers are? Join us for our second DifferenceMaker Workshop to learn how to identify your target audience, understand potential customers, and determine if your idea solves a real problem!

📅 Two sessions available:
• Tuesday, October 13 | 12–2 PM
• Thursday, October 15 | 3–5 PM

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You only need to attend ONE session!✨

🔗 Register using the QR code or click the link in our bio!

Team Tuesday is BACK! 💙 Every Tuesday throughout October, we’ll be highlighting a DifferenceMaker team and sharing what ...
10/06/2026

Team Tuesday is BACK! 💙

Every Tuesday throughout October, we’ll be highlighting a DifferenceMaker team and sharing what they’ve been working on since participating in the program.

This week, we’re featuring Comprehension Clicker! Their real-time feedback system gives students a discreet way to communicate their level of understanding during class, helping instructors identify confusion and adjust lessons in the moment.

Over the summer, Comprehension Clicker completed its first full classroom pilot in a UMass Lowell Physics II course, with positive feedback from the instructor. The team is now working with Dr. Yanfen Li on a research publication based on the pilot and conducting follow-up interviews with participating students.

This fall, the team is preparing for its largest deployment yet: 70 devices in a UMass Lowell classroom used by more than 15 different course sections. They’re also developing the next version of their hardware and a new portable companion app.

Founder Jetrin Orenberg is also representing Comprehension Clicker in Pitch Lift, where he advanced past the first round and into the semifinals! 🎉

Want to learn more about Comprehension Clicker and follow their progress? Visit https://www.comprehensionclicker.com/

Stay tuned every Tuesday this October as we highlight another DifferenceMaker team!

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