An innovator implements and fosters a social, cultural, and commercial mindset across a wide range of research and innovation contexts.

As a graduate student, you will discover new and creative ways of approaching research and making an impact in your field. Innovators implement and foster a social, cultural, and commercial mindset and are driven to make a positive difference in the world through their work. 

Innovation

Through innovation graduate students can bridge the gap between academia and industry by creating collaborative research opportunities that facilitate the translation of academic research into practical applications.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship encourages graduate students to combine creativity, strategic thinking, leadership, and business acumen. Entrepreneurs are typically driven by a passion and desire to impact their community and/or globally positively.  They are willing to persevere through challenges and uncertainty and can adapt quickly to change.

Creativity and Design

Creativity and design involve generating original and innovative ideas, and then taking those ideas and turning them into something tangible and functional. By fostering creativity and design skills, you can unlock new opportunities and unleash your full potential.