Innovation Programs

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Activate Your Imagination

At the Student Innovation Center, every student has the power to become an innovator. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take on a challenge, our innovation programs are designed to build your creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Learn by doing and make something meaningful.

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    Innovation Workshops

    Our workshops are hands-on, interactive sessions that introduce tools and techniques for innovation. Perfect for students at any stage, these workshops help you approach challenges with fresh ideas and forward-thinking solutions.

Innovation Challenge

The Innovation Challenge is your opportunity to dive deep into a real-world problem and collaborate across disciplines to design, prototype, and pitch your solution. It’s not about having the right answer – it’s about the process of innovation and learning.

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    IGNITE Innovation Showcase

    Explore what innovative student work looks like at Iowa State. IGNITE features student-led exhibits, presentations, panels, poster sessions, and more – all celebrating creativity and impact across campus.

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Every single Iowa State student can become an innovator. Our programs help students discover opportunities and develop skills to turn their ideas into reality and change the world for the better!

Abram Anders, Interim Associate Director of the Student Innovation Center

Collaborate with Us

Whether you’re working independently, with a class, or as part of a group, our Innovation Programs staff are available at any stage of the innovation process. For example, we can help with:

  • Brainstorming
  • Prototyping models
  • Collaborative trainings
  • Unique Makerspace experiences
  • And so much more… the possibilities are endless

Abram Anders

Associate Director
adanders@iastate.edu

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Tera Lawson

Senior Program Specialist
tjlawson@iastate.edu

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Rebecca Nation

Learning and Development Specialist
rgnation@iastate.edu

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