Explore Innovation Resources

The mission of the Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) is to integrate design and entrepreneurial thinking into the student experience.  During the program, students take part in research, design challenges, and entrepreneurial thinking, as well as contribute to interdisciplinary projects focused on solving complex societal challenges.  IDEA’s innovation studio provides space for students to explore the innovation process by thinking about what problems they would like to solve.

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  • The Collegiate Wind Competition aims to prepare undergraduate students from multiple disciplines to enter the wind energy workforce by providing real-world wind energy experience.

  • The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Collegiate Competition (GCC) invites teams from collegiate institutions to develop real-world geothermal solutions while competing for cash prizes and gaining resume experience in the renewable energy industry. Students of all majors, minors, and career paths are encouraged to participate.

  • The Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC) invites student teams to develop case studies on hydropower’s role in a renewable energy future, partner with industry professionals, and conduct educational events.

  • The Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites student teams to design marine energy devices for near-term commercial markets, building experience and industry connections.