Eccles Adobe Social Impact Challenge
The Information Systems Program at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, in collaboration with Adobe and Tech-Moms , is hosting a business case competition aimed at empowering women transitioning into tech roles. Student teams will use Adobe Express to craft digital narratives highlighting the stories of Tech-Moms students, aligning with the mission to foster a supportive community of women. Participants will gain digital storytelling skills, network with peers and professionals, and enhance their resumes. Join us in this endeavor to make a meaningful impact!
Congratulations to our 2023 winners!
Competition Kickoff
Thursday, Oct. 19
4 p.m.
Via Zoom
Team Presentations
Friday, Oct. 27
2 p.m.
SFEBB
Award Ceremony
Friday, Oct. 27
5 p.m.
SFEBB
How it works
- This case competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Utah. Participating students will be divided into teams of 2-3 (each team must have at least one business student).
- Each team will leverage Adobe Express to create the most effective recruiting website using data and assets from Tech-Moms
- Teams will compete for one week to see which website is the most effective across key judging categories (provided later).
- Winners will be selected based on judging criteria and prizes will be awarded.
Benefits
- Gain high-demand skills with Adobe Express, data visualization, marketing, and communication. Don’t know Adobe Express? We will teach you in a workshop and provide one-to-one guidance at Adobe Creative Commons at Kahlert Village.
- Network with industry leaders. Professionals from Adobe and others.
- Work with Eccles Career Coaches to prepare for future internships.
- Participate in a meaningful social cause to support women as they transition into tech and achieve long-term success in their careers.
- All while having a lot of fun and competing with other teams!
Tech-Moms is dedicated to helping women transition into tech and achieve long-term success in their careers. We do this by offering a part-time technical skills course, professional networking, and a broad range of career exploration through guest speakers. Most importantly, Tech-Moms has built an incredible community of women who celebrate and support each other.
Design Principles Workshop
You don’t need to be a designer to create a compelling webpage with Adobe Express. Join us to learn basic design principles to enhance your fundraising page for the Eccles Adobe Social Impact Challenge. Hear from our University of Utah Adobe Creative Commons Team as they provide tips and tricks for anyone (designers and non-designers) to make their ideas stand out.
Adobe Creative Commons Team
Holly K. Johnson
Holly K. Johnson is the Associate Director of Digital Learning Innovation and Outreach at the University of Utah. In 2021 was named an Adobe Creative Campus Thought Leader and recipient of the 2021 University Connected Learning Innovation Award. [read more]
Audra Carlisle
Stella Liechty is a Human Centered Design expert currently working as an Instructional Consultant and Technical Writer for Digital Learning Experience Innovation and Outreach for University Connected Learning at the University of Utah. [read more]
