Fueling Tomorrow's Innovators
We couldn't run the Shocker Design Experience without the incredible support from
our sponsors. We're proud to have Koch Industries as the lead sponsor of our program and of the Koch Innovation Challenge, as well as for our paid peer mentorship program, which provides upperclassmen with
valuable applied learning experiences. A special thanks to Great Plains Ventures for sponsoring our classroom studio, named for their founder, Charles Peer, in the
John Bardo Center. Their companies, Great Plains Industries (GPI) and Aerospace Systems and Components (ASC), also provide crucial funding for student projects, ensuring our students have the
materials and tools needed to bring their ideas to life. A special thanks also goes
to alumnus John Lovitt for his generous support, which provides essential classroom equipment for rapid
prototyping and helps us teach students valuable teamwork and feedback skills.Their
generous contributions not only make a significant impact on the student experience
but also help us increase freshman retention, directly preparing our students for
successful internships and careers.