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Bachelor of Innovation™ Degrees

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The Bachelor of Innovation™ (BI) is a family of degrees with a common innovation core shared across majors in a wide range of areas. Innovation often happens at the intersection of two or more fields, and the BI puts you at that intersection. You can click on the different fields to see an overview of offerings in that area or the innovation core to learn more about what is in that core and why.

The BI program is an internationally unique family of degrees with an innovation core applied in many fields. While companies and government officials often talk about how innovation is key to our society’s growth and economy, there are few places to learn it — UCCS is the first school to offer a bachelor’s degree with a core on innovation. Innovation, the transformation of ideas into impact, is a process that can be taught. It is a process that involves not just creativity (that is an invention), but also the skills to work with others to move that idea forward and implement it for business and/or social impact. It is a process with a place for everyone’s talents and personality types — extroverts and techies and artisans, entrepreneurs and humanists. It is a process that often involves working with people from many fields and perspectives — something you will practice in any BI major. One major component of the program is multi-disciplinary innovation teams. These teams work hard on real projects with companies interested in the innovative insights that only BI students can bring them. New and exciting projects are actively pursued every day by undergraduates in the BI program. Many companies in our community engage students in a variety of innovative projects. The ability to team with the community is a cornerstone of this program but is nothing new for UCCS, a college recognized for its nationally leading community engagement.

Also, the strong multi-disciplinary team dynamic inherent to the BI program provides critical experience working across fields and across age groups. Further advantages include a positive, diverse social network as a valuable resource for students. UCCS’s Bachelor of Innovation program can expect to further enhance the already laudable efforts toward supporting and retaining minorities and women in engineering.

This bold new degree is aimed toward students who want to make an impact, who are destined to change their world and add value to society. If you want to participate in essential projects with real companies, and if you desire to set yourself apart from the same old Bachelor of Science, then this is the degree for you. Determine to be extraordinary and do something different.

Bachelor of Innovation™ Introduction Video

For more information on a Bachelor of Innovation, you may watch these videos, explore the website, or contact us directly.

The BI is an internationally unique family of degrees that is found only at UCCS. Join us and prepare for your personal innovation!

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    UCCS Bachelor of Innovation

    UCCS Bachelor of Innovation
    UCCS Bachelor of InnovationFriday, February 12th, 2021 at 8:10pm
    To any minority STEM BI majors -- campus has scholarship program to help minority STEM students that are in need of help with school, living, technology, or other expenses. with one-time stipends of $1,000. The definition from NSF of minority students is very specific: US citizens that are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, or Alaskan Native. If you think you are qualified reach out to Dr. Boult who can nominate you.
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    UCCS Bachelor of InnovationTuesday, January 26th, 2021 at 11:49pm
    Quad Virtual Spring Opportunity
    Apply today!

    Don't miss out on the opportunity to build your network, expand your experience, make an impact on your community, meet influential leaders, and open professional opportunities that will benefit you far beyond graduation.
    Check out our website for more information and to apply!

    Program Dates: February 15th May 4th
    Eligibility: open to any student or recent grad of CC, PPCC, UCCS and USAFA regardless of current geographic location.
    Other Info: Approx. 10-15 hours weekly commitment; Program delivered virtually. $1,350 award included with admission.
    Website: quadcos.org
    Application: Apply here! Regular Admissions Deadline: January 27th
    Questions: Please contact Operations Manager, Belle Cotton, at icotton@coloradocollege.edu.
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    UCCS Bachelor of InnovationTuesday, December 22nd, 2020 at 4:02pm
    Want to get a BI 10th anniversary T-shirt? or are you a snowboarder looking for an easier way to strap in? BI student-backed company board-labs just went live on kickstarter where you can get such rewards, see https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardlabs/standnstrap-and-onepull-better-boarding
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    UCCS Bachelor of InnovationTuesday, December 15th, 2020 at 4:59am
    For this years graduates (may or now), there are a collection of sashes in the BI house in the living room, including 13 "BI/BI" sashes (far right) which any major can use. Unfortunately the IECE banners are not finished (will be by Thursday evening). Also there are not all LAS majors or COB majors and we did not get a list of what there are so I'm getting a few sashes for every major but they all will not be ready until late Thursday. There are also BI patches. Sorry we cannot have a real graduation but we are proud of all the BI students and know some of you may appreciate having these for photos. Terry
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    UCCS Bachelor of InnovationSaturday, December 12th, 2020 at 5:14am
    A summer opporunity

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    Paid Summer Research Programs!

    Most programs offer both a stipend and housing and travel support. Programs range across all STEM disciplines and all areas of the country! Deadlines are coming right up for most programs!

    550+ programs for undergraduates
    50+ programs for graduate students
    Use our advanced search page to filter programs by multiple criteria
    Contact us with your level of study and disciplinary interests for help finding a program: ldetrick@ibparticipation.org
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    UCCS Bachelor of Innovation
    UCCS Bachelor of InnovationFriday, December 11th, 2020 at 9:00pm
    Both remote and in person opportunities.
    Remote programs

    The SemesterAccelerator Program is best suited to current students (though those graduating in the Spring may also want to review the GradLaunch Program).

    In brief, the SemesterAccelerator Program provides students a part-time, semester-length remote work placement with a leading employer completed in tandem with our Future Leader and Career Navigator courses.

    Together, these provide students with the necessary practical experience, in-demand skills and commercial awareness training, and professional networks and job seeking know how to launch successful careers.

    And, critically, the SemesterAccelerator Program is designed and paced so students may undertake it as they study from campus or home.

    Admissions are open now, with start dates commencing on a rolling basis. Naturally, places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis (as is CI Student Aid). Early application is advised.

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    In-person programs

    Predictably, recent vaccine news has led to interest in our summer 2021 in-person programs increasing further still.

    Though we continue to work to increase capacity for summer 2021, especially for our two most popular programs, the Global Accelerator Programs in London and New York, we anticipate closing them to new applicants early in the New Year.

    Again, admissions are open now (with our guarantee of enhanced flexibility that has been available throughout the pandemic). And again, early application is advised:

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