What is the purpose of the competition?
The purpose of this competition is to encourage teams of students to develop new and creative sustainable organizational models that will provide the informational and behavioral assistance required to substantially increase the identification, education, prevention, and treatment of asthma among underserved populations in Chicago.
Why should I enter the case competition?
This competition gives participants the opportunity to learn more about social entrepreneurship and health issues facing the local community. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to network with high-power executives and gain real world experience in developing a sustainable business plan.
The top two teams will receive $2,000 and $1,000 in prize money, respectively, and Kellogg students will be eligible for class credit.
Who is allowed to participate in the case competition?
Any current graduate student from the University of Chicago or Northwestern University is allowed to participate in the competition, but each team must have at least one current Kellogg student OR current University of Chicago Graduate School of Business student on the team.
How large can the teams be?
There is no limit to how large the teams can be.
Who will be judging the contest?
The competition will be judged by nationally known leaders in asthma and social enterprise. This includes the following individuals:
- Dr. Floyd Malveaux: Executive Director , Merck Childhood Asthma Initiative
- Dr. C. Everett Koop, FCCP(Hon), Former US Surgeon General
- Mr. James Alexander: Executive Director, Otho S.A. Sprague Memorial Foundation
- Dr. Alvin V. Thomas , Jr., FCCP, President, American College of Chest Physicians and Chair, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Howard University
- Phillip Burgess R.Ph, National Director, Pharmacy Affairs, Walgreens
- Genentech
- Mr. Jeff Richardson, Vice President, Abbott Fund
- Mr. J. Stanley Hull, SeniorVice President U.S. Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline
Who is running the competition?
This case competition is the collaborative effort of The CHEST Foundation, the Larry and Carol Levy Social Entrepreneurship Lab, and Kellogg’s Social Impact Club and Healthcare and Biotechnology Club.
How do I become a participant?
Groups or individuals interested in competing should send an e-mail to Taurean Egan at
t-egan@kellogg.northwestern.edu by February 29, 2008.
Where can I find out more about the competition?
If you missed the information session on January 28, 2008, at the Jacobs Center, Northwestern University, click here to learn more about the competition.