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7 The Washington Center • Course Guide Education: Professor Becerril holds a Master's in Economics from California State University, Long Beach as well as a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the U.S. Naval Academy. SU24-3183 Social Entrepreneurship Professor: Scott Stein Day/Time: Tuesdays | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Modality: Hybrid Social Entrepreneurship is an evolving international movement focused on paradigm-shifting solutions to create innovative sustainable social change. This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of social entrepreneurship and methods for achieving innovative thinking and problem-solving through Design Thinking and Human-Centered design. Students taking this course will research, ideate, and develop innovative solutions and entrepreneurial responses to social issues at the local, national, and international levels. Through assigned readings, class discussions, and small group projects, the course will provide an overview of major steps in the entrepreneurial process: identifying an opportunity or social need, developing strategies to address social problems, choosing a business model, scaling up, and measuring social impact. This course is designed to be a hands-on learning experience that takes innovation and social impact from the classroom into the real world. The course will conclude by "pitching" a social impact idea to a panel of industry leaders and subject matter experts. Professor Bio: Professor Stein is a social innovator, service design director, and UX designer with more than a decade of experience and achievement with strategic management, product and service innovation, fund development, and marketing in the social enterprise, political, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors. Currently, he is the Director, User Experience (UX) and Service Design for JJR Solutions LLC, a Federal Government contracting firm that provides exceptional human-centered products and services to Federal Mavericks. He is also an Adjunct Professor at The George Washington University teaching a doctoral-level course in public health practice and social entrepreneurship. Professor Stein has also served as Associate Director of Student Entrepreneurship Programs at George Washington University Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, where he won the GCEC Excellence in Specialty Entrepreneurship Education Award and directed the nationally recognized GW New Venture Competition, ranked #1 by Times of Entrepreneurship in 2021. Additionally, he has focused on bringing innovative approaches and design thinking to tackle challenges for Ben & Jerry's and Federal government clients including the Department of Veterans Affairs to create innovative solutions to challenges ranging from youth homelessness to poverty. Education: Professor Stein has a Master's of Public Administration (MPA) from NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development from Pitzer College, and a UX/UI Mobile Design Certificate from the Pratt Institute.