Gemma Rod
| Program: |
| Bachelor of Commerce |
| Field of Research: |
| Entrepreneurship/Social Entrepreneurship |
| Supervisors: |
| Michel Rod |
Reason For Participating
Research
I examined the applicability of effectuation to multi-sector collaboration. When multiple sectors (such as the triple helix of academia, industry and government) collaborate, they have the potential to generate innovative solutions to complex social problems. These “innovative solutions” may involve venture creation, which suggests there is merit in looking at whether theories of entrepreneurship (such as effectuation) can inform collaboration among sectors.
My major task was to critically search through multiple online databases to examine disparate literatures in support of the overall research aims of the internship. I then drew on what I found to write a peer-reviewed journal article.
Value of Experience
This experience enabled me to enhance my critical thinking and analytical skills. I-CUREUS provided me with the unique experience of working alongside a Sprott researcher.
To Future Participants
I would tell people considering participating in this opportunity to do it. It’s a great experience and you can learn a lot not only about the topic in which you are researching, but yourself as well – for example, it showed me that I have the capability to pursue research above an undergraduate level.