--- title: Stories and Updates | Horn Entrepreneurship | educators (3) description: educators | Stories, news and updates from Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine of University of Delaware (3) --- [![University of Delaware](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/HPE_Jan2017/logo.png?width=168&height=70&name=logo.png "University of Delaware")](http://udel.edu) #### Horn Entrepreneurship # [Stories & Updates](https://horn.udel.edu) ### [UD junior Lynn Roberts developed her entrepreneurial skills through donor-supported programs in Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-junior-lynn-roberts-developed-her-entrepreneurial-skills-through-donor-supported-programs-in-horn-entrepreneurship) Article by Christine E. Serio-Shively | Photos by Lindsey Mix | Photo illustration by Heidi McDonough Once a molecular biology major, Lynn Roberts’ academic journey and interests took a drastic turn from science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) when she delved deeper into the University of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship.   [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/ud-junior-lynn-roberts-developed-her-entrepreneurial-skills-through-donor-supported-programs-in-horn-entrepreneurship) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 03, 2022 Topics: [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [equity](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity), [DIF](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif), [Summer Founders](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders), [pre-accelerator](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator), [pivoting](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting), [Hen Hatch](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Teens Tackle Woes of Waste Management](https://horn.udel.edu/teens-tackle-woes-of-waste-management) Eight high schools joined together to participate in the inaugural [EntreX Lab](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/pre-college-programs/dual-enrollment/) Delaware Connect design sprint, a timed competition in which students address a problem and pitch a solution to a panel of judges. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/teens-tackle-woes-of-waste-management) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • December 06, 2021 Topics: [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators), [environment](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) ### [2021 Innovative Delaware Educator Award Recipients Chosen](https://horn.udel.edu/2021-innovative-delaware-educator-award-recipients-chosen) The Innovative Delaware Educator Awards celebrate the contributions of high school educators towards creating an environment for students to grow their entrepreneurial skills. Horn Entrepreneurship values the work of educational professionals and looks to support them in creating innovative opportunities for Delaware students. Each of the awards provides a mini-grant of up to $500 to be used towards an innovative project at their school. The projects will be executed over the course of the 2021 Fall semester in and out of the classroom through strategically implemented clubs and other programs. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/2021-innovative-delaware-educator-award-recipients-chosen) by [Ryan Sigmund](https://horn.udel.edu/author/ryan-sigmund) • July 09, 2021 Topics: [future of work](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work), [awards](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [innovation](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Diamond Challenge 2021 Summit: A Week-Long Entrepreneurship Experience, Recapped](https://horn.udel.edu/diamond-challenge-summit-2021-a-week-long-entrepreneurship-experience-recapped) The [Diamond Challenge](https://diamondchallenge.org/), an entrepreneurship platform for high school students from around the world, recently wrapped up its week-long summit which took place virtually this year, from April 11 - 16, 2021. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/diamond-challenge-summit-2021-a-week-long-entrepreneurship-experience-recapped) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • May 07, 2021 Topics: [events](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [startups](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups), [pitching](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Free Entrepreneurship Courses for Delaware High School Students](https://horn.udel.edu/free-entrepreneurship-courses-for-delaware-high-school-students) University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship is offering 10 Delaware high schools launch grants for its newest youth offering, EntreX Lab.  EntreX Lab (short for “Entrepreneurial Experience Laboratory”) is an opportunity for high school students to take credit-bearing entrepreneurship coursework through the University of Delaware. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/free-entrepreneurship-courses-for-delaware-high-school-students) by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • March 26, 2021 Topics: [entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship), [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [pre college](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college), [opportunities](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) ### [Meet Rysheema Dixon: Social Entrepreneur, Councilwoman & UD Professor](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-rysheema-dixon-social-entrepreneur-councilwoman-and-ud-professor) At the unique intersection of social entrepreneurship, academia, and public service, you’re likely to find few who have struck a balance as well as Rysheema Dixon, a Philadelphia-born social entrepreneur who has found her calling in serving her community. [Read More](https://horn.udel.edu/meet-rysheema-dixon-social-entrepreneur-councilwoman-and-ud-professor) by [Jan Castro](https://horn.udel.edu/author/jan-castro) • February 10, 2021 Topics: [community](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community), [alumni](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni), [social entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship), [government](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government), [women entrepreneurs](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs), [educators](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) [1](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators/page/1) [2](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators/page/2) 3 ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [entrepreneurship (242)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship) - [community (225)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/community) - [students (158)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/students) - [alumni (117)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/alumni) - [awards (116)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/awards) - [startups (115)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startups) - [events (102)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/events) - [innovation (96)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/innovation) - [success stories (89)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/success-stories) - [resources (83)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/resources) - [enrichment (82)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/enrichment) - [competition (65)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/competition) - [Summer Founders (51)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/summer-founders) - [social entrepreneurship (49)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/social-entrepreneurship) - [pitching (47)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitching) - [opportunities (45)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/opportunities) - [careers (43)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/careers) - [entrepreneurship and science (42)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-science) - [pre college (40)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-college) - [women entrepreneurs (38)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/women-entrepreneurs) - [leadership (35)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/leadership) - [Hen Hatch (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hen-hatch) - [future of work (31)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/future-of-work) - [Insider (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/insider) - [pitch party (28)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pitch-party) - [educators (26)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/educators) - [technology (25)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/technology) - [VentureOn (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/ventureon) - [startup advice (23)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/startup-advice) - [equity (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/equity) - [pre-accelerator (22)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pre-accelerator) - [commercialization (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/commercialization) - [environment (20)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/environment) - [research (17)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/research) - [demo day (16)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/demo-day) - [entrepreneurship and the arts (15)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/entrepreneurship-and-the-arts) - [Siegfried (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/siegfried) - [internships (13)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/internships) - [10 Year Anniversary (11)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/10-year-anniversary) - [DIF (10)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/dif) - [Horn Hen of the Month (8)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/horn-hen-of-the-month) - [government (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/government) - [pivoting (7)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/pivoting) - [REEF@UD (6)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/reefud) - [The Horn Team (6)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/the-horn-team) - [HDFS (4)](https://horn.udel.edu/topic/hdfs) see all [![Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png?width=240&name=Horn-Entrepreneurship_logo_320px.png "Horn Entrepreneurship")](https://udel.edu/horn) ### EXPLORE - [About Us](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/about-horn/) - [Upcoming Events](https://events.udel.edu/venture_development_center_478) - [Venture Development Center](https://www.udel.edu/research-innovation/horn/student-enrichment/vdc/) --- ### CONNECT [132 E Delaware Ave Ste 100](https://goo.gl/maps/EuUJZSSiG5u) Newark, DE 19711 [hornprogram@udel.edu](mailto:hornprogram@udel.edu) P: 302-831-4393 - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Facebook](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/facebook_icon.png?width=32&name=facebook_icon.png)](https://www.facebook.com/udhorn) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Twitter](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/twitter_icon.png?width=32&name=twitter_icon.png)](https://x.com/udbookschool) - [![Horn Entrepreneurship Instagram](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Images/Universal/instagram_icon.png?width=32&name=instagram_icon.png)](https://www.instagram.com/udhorn) - ©2026 University of Delaware - [Comments](http://www.udel.edu/home/comments/) - [Legal Notices](http://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices/)