Posted May 27, 2015 - By John Sullivan
After earning a degree in astrophysical sciences, Jared Crooks returned to Princeton to pursue master's degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering and public affairs — but that's not all. This summer, he is adding pages to his busy schedule by starting a business to streamline drug companies' clinical trials.
"You could say that I am curious about a number of different things," Crooks said with a laugh.
Jared Crooks is among the Princeton University students who will use the newly created Princeton Entrepreneurial Hub at 34 Chambers Street. Crooks recently toured the space as it was being prepared for opening. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
On a recent Monday morning, Crooks joined a small group for an impromptu tour of the Princeton University Entrepreneurship Hub, a new incubator space to advance entrepreneurial initiatives and education for faculty, students, and alumni. The hub, located in space leased by the University at 34 Chambers Street in downtown Princeton, will house the Keller Center's annual eLab program, which supports student ventures, as well as shared working space for startups founded by faculty, students and alumni.
Crooks will be one of the first users of the Entrepreneurship Hub as a member of one of the seven eLab teams that will work there over the summer. This summer will be eLab's fourth season; previously, teams worked in offices in the Engineering Quadrangle. "It looks awesome," Crooks said after visiting the space. "I can't wait to start working here." Read more.