Unit: Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

Q&A with Dr. Avimanyu Datta: From business researcher to sci-fi writer

Dr. Avimanyu “Avi” Datta’ standing with arms folded in his office

Dr. Avimanyu “Avi” Datta is a professor and researcher of strategic management and entrepreneurship, the Gary R. Gemberling Faculty Scholar in Business, and director of the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the College of Business. However, he continues to pursue his childhood interests in painting and mechanical watches, loves to experiment with coffeemaking, and can now add award-winning science fiction writer to his LinkedIn profile.

Day in the Life: Angelina Ruiz

A day in the life of senior public relations major Angelina Ruiz, who Regularly juggles classwork, an internship with Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH), and a director position at the student radio station, WZND.

TNT Evolution: From college kids to small business owners

Tyler Scheck and Tyler Rolinitis hold their product

For many college students, the days are filled with academic coursework, extracurriculars and leadership duties, part-time jobs, and hanging out with friends. Tyler Rolinitis and Tyler Scheck added one more responsibility to their plate: starting a small business.

Means Center to foster entrepreneurship through research

State Farm Hall of Business

At its heart, the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Illinois State University seeks to foster entrepreneurship through teaching, impactful outreach programs, and research, according to Avimanyu Datta, Ph.D.