The University Innovation Council is charged with developing and implementing the application process for the The Explorer Challenge, formerly known as the Strategic Innovation Fund. The cross-campus, interdisciplinary group will initially review and provide feedback on project pre-proposals and final proposals. The work of the Innovation Council is being coordinated by Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp, Vice President for Research and Innovation.

• Erin Folstad, Staff, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
• Nathan Hammons, Faculty, Law School
• Julie Knox, Staff, Information Technology
• Dinesh Sabu, Faculty, Communication
• Mark Wozny, Staff, Information Technology
• Lee Za Ong, Faculty, Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology 
• Amanda Zastrow, Graduate Student, English 
• Madison Sutton, Graduate Student, Biology 
• Rita Okeke, Graduate Student, Biology 
• Matt Prigge, Staff, Research and Instructional Services Librarian 
• Kristen Boeh, Staff, Communications Coordinator