ENGR 310.001 (3 cr)
Dr. Anne Hoag
Spring 2019 with Embedded Spring Break Travel to Israel

Israel has been called the Startup Nation for the way social, historical and political factors foster a culture of entrepreneurship. This is an active learning course that covers key entrepreneurial and business start-up concepts. This special section emphasizes a comparison of culture, society and the entrepreneurship eco-systems between the U.S. and the Middle East, especially Israel.

• ENGR 310.001 meets for the regular 15-week semester PLUS Spring Break (3/1 – 3/10/19)
• Israel itinerary may include visiting startups, innovation labs and accelerators, touring historic sites, meeting founders, VCs and policymakers. Travel may include Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva, the Negev
• Estimated student fee: $3000 (includes airfare, lodging, ground transport, breakfasts, tour/museum fees
• U.S. citizens need passport. Non-U.S. citizens responsible for obtaining tourist information and visas.
• Enrollment limited to 15 students who are passionate about e-ship and innovation, have a sense of adventure and a third for learning, interest in experiencing a new culture, flexibility, maturity, reliability.
• Applications accepted until 11/8. To apply, email to enti@psu.edu a statement of interest (why you want to go), a current resume and name and contact info for a reference, not a family member (e.g., a supervisor, professor, adviser, coach, scout leader).