In technology innovation digital skills are a crucial part of preparing students for the workplace, but as technology advances skills such as collaboration, communication, and creativity are becoming just as critical. It is important for students to develop and identify these skills in solution development frameworks to better adapt to changing workplace expectations. A platform such as Project Ignite provides students the opportunity to connect their ideas, interact with diverse perspectives, and gain experience in all areas of solution development.

Project Ignite e is a campus-wide technology innovation program developed through a collaboration between the Technology Services — Hub of Digital Transformation and Innovation and the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Students from all across campus collaborate in teams to develop innovative solutions to campus dilemmas. Project Ignite promotes interdisciplinary student involvement to drive ideation, creative exploration, and business model development.

Principle Investigators:  Max J. Tsai |  Emil Milevoj