Faculty Innovation Fellows
SEED is excited to host faculty innovation fellows in a wide range of disciplines.
Dr. Ryan Stouffer
Title: Associate Professor of Communication
Innovation Fellow Year: 2024-26
Department: Communication Studies
Project Description: Sprout Media Lab created a student run media innovation lab at SEED to work with local businesses and nonprofits to elevate their digital presence
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Dr. Alecia Blackwood
Title: Madison Levelle, Ryan Urban, and Sean
School: Longwood University
Majors:Physics and Engineering
Project Description: DIY kits for space enthusiast to have their own radio satellite
Cast Cradle
Name: Zach Stephens
Hometown: Wytheville, VA
School: Longwood University
Major: Business Administration - Marketing
Project Description: A chest-mounted fly rod holder for fly fishing.
Cosmos for a Cause
Name: Megan Brown
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
School: Longwood University
Major: Marketing & Management
Project Description: Custom designed earrings featuring a cosmos flower to help raise awareness for domestic violence. For every pair of earrings sold, $1 will be donated to Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc. in honor of domestic violence survivor, Nicole Addimando.
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One World Athletes
Name: Oriana Izarra Vera
Hometown: Valencia, Venezuela
School: Longwood University
Major: Business Administration - Business Management
Project Description: One World Athletes is a mentorship and resource platform designed to support international student-athletes as they navigate the academic, athletic, and cultural challenges of studying in the U.S. The platform connects athletes with shared stories, practical guidance/resources, and a global support network.
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3D Printed Motorized Wheelchair
Name: Madison Kenyon
Hometown: Farmville, Virginia
School: Longwood University
Major: Therapeutic Recreation
Project Description: Working to make a customized 3d printed kit to turn any wheel chair into an electric one. The kit will be a fraction of the cost compared to existing products on the market.
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Multi Brush
Name: Megan Scarberry and Erike Webne
Hometown: Farmville, Virginia
School: Longwood University
Major: Accounting and Art
Project Description: Developed an innovative new paintbrush to reduce waist and increase efficiency for artists.
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