Blackstone Launchpad
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The Blackstone Launchpad powered by TechStars entrepreneurship program was
developed as part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship
Initiative. The project was modeled after a successful program at the University of
Miami and is powered by TechStars, a worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.
Open to all students and alumni in all majors, the campus-based Blackstone Launchpad
enables participants to access mentoring, grow their network, and access the resources
to accelerate the success of their business. Visit this multi-purpose collaborative
co-working space to inspire, accelerate, and support student entrepreneurship.
Enactus
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 4: Quality Education
Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together student,
academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial
action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. Since
Fall 2006, Enactus UTD has focused on giving back to the local community by educating
individuals and doing various projects (e.g., financial literacy and success skills
training, business development and entrepreneurship, business ethics, women empowerment,
and environmental sustainability). Enactus UTD also takes part in regional and
national competitions as part of the global Enactus organization.
Support for Research
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The UT Dallas Seed Program for Interdisciplinary Research
(SPIRe [Seed Program for Interdisciplinary Research] )
program is an internal funding mechanism designed to stimulate interdisciplinary research
collaborations that will lead to external funding. Successful proposals will include
faculty members serving as PIs from different UT Dallas departments, programs,
or schools. This program is well-suited to support the endeavors of those faculty with
STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics]
backgrounds and project interests, although there is no limitation for faculty affiliations.
Sustainability research is also supported at the University through incentives such as
supplies and publication costs, graduate student stipend and benefits, postdoctoral
support and benefits, and travel conference/workshop attendance.
UT Dallas has hosted several Workshops on Sustainability in research in order to
foster collaboration and idea sharing in sustainability across university departments.
As a result of positive feedback from these workshops, in 2023, UT Dallas offered a SPIRe grant
specific to research advancing one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
LEED Buildings
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
The LEED [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] rating system,
developed by the US Green Building Council, awards building projects a rating level based
on the number of points they earn. The ratings include platinum, gold, silver, and
certified. As the UT Dallas campus continues to expand, our commitment towards
growing sustainably through
LEED [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design]
certified buildings is both innovation and infrastructure expansion. Our Green Buildings on campus range from the Student Services
Building to the new Sciences building. Many of these
LEED [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design]
Buildings extend beyond just their certification; the Student Services Building, for
example, was awarded the Innovation in Green Building Award by
AASHEAssociation of Advancement in Higher Education
and the Judge’s Choice Award for Energy Efficiency and Conservation in the College
Planning & Management journal.
Sustainable Labs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
The Research, Campus, and Environmental Safety team is sponsoring campus efforts
to facilitate a Green Labs program at UT Dallas. Our goal is to support and empower
students and student-led organizations to help lead our campus to green, sustainable ideas
and practices in laboratories. Students from all schools and disciplines who champion
these efforts are invited to get more involved. Some ways that laboratories on campus
can be more sustainable include recycling initiatives, energy and water conservation
methods, hazardous waste reduction, green chemistry, and research and academic safety.
Learn more about getting involved in the Sustainable Labs program.
Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The mission of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is to
“enable the next generation’s new ventures.” This is accomplished
through educating, empowering, and equipping students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the
global UT Dallas community. To support the launch of new businesses, the institute
utilizes world-class, academic education, industry-leading experiential training, venture
mentorship, advisory support, and other resources. In 2019, for the first time, the
UT Dallas Entrepreneur Program ranked Top 15 in both the undergraduate and graduate
categories. Some startup projects from the institute include Neuro Rehab VR, Rakkasan Tea
Company, Adaptive 3D Technologies, Fifth & Cherry, Code Blue Jewelry, and Survivr.
Learn more about the work the institute accomplished at their website or in their FY21
annual report (PDF [Portable Document Format File] ).
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