Innovation in Action

Turning ideas into impactful solutions

Bringing research to life requires the right tools and expertise. From training programs and funding opportunities to patent guidance and business planning, STRIDE equips researchers, innovators and collaborators to successfully translate ideas into real-world applications that drive societal and economic progress.

A seven-week Research Translation 101 course for research faculty members, and support for seed translational research projects (STRP), the program fosters an environment where ideas can flourish and lead to tangible outcomes. STRIDE ART Academy is offered in the Spring and Fall semesters. Ready to participate? Just fill out the STRIDE ART Academy intake form. For other questions about the Art Academy contact Craig Kinley.

Graduate students receive training to be effective drivers in research translation efforts through GRAD 360º, Accelerate2Industry, and the Graduate Center for Transformational Mentorship (GCTM). Contact Jenny Presgraves and Karen High for more information about ART for graduate students.

A new Creative Inquiry team, dubbed Watt Innovate, will be launched to prepare undergraduate students as future pioneers in research translation. Contact Dr. Barbara Speziale for more information about ART for undergraduate students.

Through GCTM’s signature program, Mentoring That Matters, this initiative provides essential tools, training and resources to help faculty become first-rate mentors, empowering them to guide graduate students more effectively, foster their professional growth and provide psychosocial support. Contact Karen High for more information about the Mentoring Matters program.