Bitcoin in Universities

[sobitcoin]

Posted a bit ago, didn't get to connect with many people so here we go again.

I think it would be super helpful if a few of us could connect to work on a global Bitcoin Club for universities.  Why?  This would be a great chance to bring bitcoin to universities and help those who are Bitcoin interested to get involved with the school, keep up to date with Bitcoin info and get other students involved.... It would be awesome to encourage bitcoin clubs in universities, encourage innovation and collaberation between students at the same / different schools, and perhaps get some universities involved.

What would this include?

• A website with forums/chat for clubs from each university to connect
• Monthly distribution of up to date information, current news, print outs, posters and informative packs for each participant
• Monthly bitcoin merchandise for promotional events
• Monthly information and general guidance.  The club executives would choose events, how to distribute information, meetings, how/what to present, discussion based meetings, etc.
• Perhaps an annual bitcoin meetup at the school that wins "some sort of challenge through the semester"
• Specialized information for schools, some might provide business programs, others tech and info systems, so the packages and information could be tailored to the needs of the school

Pretty much, this would just be a ready to go location for all universities to network around bitcoin and ensure up to date/correct/consistent information is being heard.  I think there is a whole bunch of people who would participate/ volunteer to run the club, it's a matter of having information packs and updated information ready to go and distributed on a monthly basis.


Anyone like the idea? Thoughts? Feedback? Want to start up a project? DM me, it would be cool to work on something like this with a great team.

[ncsupanda]

Google "University Bitcoin Club". They exist.

The big problem I could see is what could these clubs actually provide as a benefit? Now, if you had a Bitcoin programming group that were interested in learning source, etc...Maybe.

[sobitcoin]

Google "University Bitcoin Club". They exist.

The big problem I could see is what could these clubs actually provide as a benefit? Now, if you had a Bitcoin programming group that were interested in learning source, etc...Maybe.

Connecting universities on bitcoin project whether they are in competition, working together. It would be great for innovation and involvement.  People don't have to seek BTC information, it is provided in weekly meetings.  Information would be consistent, relevant and easy to access instead of filtering through forums and 100's of random websites to find it.  I personally see endless benefits if this program was utilized correctly.

Googled it, there is a whole bunch yes, there is still a number of universities without.  This idea is a basis and foundation for other schools to get involved, and the bitcoin clubs that are already running to work together and network.

[ncsupanda]

I believe what I was going for was to say that if such a group was made, efforts would have to be made to remain proactive.

A lot of ideas fail simply due to lack of effort - making a website is great, but you need constant content and attention.

[sobitcoin]

I believe what I was going for was to say that if such a group was made, efforts would have to be made to remain proactive.

A lot of ideas fail simply due to lack of effort - making a website is great, but you need constant content and attention.

Absolutely agree.  This is why I came to this thread.  It would be a full time project for a group of 3 or 4 individuals with experience in managing events and organization based projects.  I think it would be cool to get a discussion going.  This would definitely require daily updates and a steady stream of interesting content, with a community that encouraged communication and participation.   I am visioning rewards, school based innovation competitions and a bunch of encouraging activities.  Trying to think of an organization to compare the idea to but nothing comes to mind.

[NewJerseyJess]

Google "University Bitcoin Club". They exist.

The big problem I could see is what could these clubs actually provide as a benefit? Now, if you had a Bitcoin programming group that were interested in learning source, etc...Maybe.

I think it would be cool so if you go to a university you can search and find other people at the same one to connect with.

I am a web developer and would be willing to help.

[sobitcoin]

Google "University Bitcoin Club". They exist.

The big problem I could see is what could these clubs actually provide as a benefit? Now, if you had a Bitcoin programming group that were interested in learning source, etc...Maybe.

I think it would be cool so if you go to a university you can search and find other people at the same one to connect with.

I am a web developer and would be willing to help.

=) Thanks so much for responding.  Just going to let this thread kick around for a bit and see if anyone else finds interest or ideas that might help bring the idea along.  Will be in touch! Thanks again.