Innovation through Collaboration
Interdisciplinary Resource for Innovative Students
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Our Mission

We empower students to create solutions to open ended problems that are both innovative and value creating by fostering interdisciplinary colaboration, instilling upon student the values of the entrepreneurial mindset, and providing them with the skills they need to overcome the challenges they face in their work.

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A Different Mindset

We believe that working across disciplines and approaching problems from different perspectives is what ultimately leads to original ideas. Through speaker and workshop eventswe hope to inspire our community to think outside their disciplines and work with peoplefrom different backgrounds. We will do this by exploring the meaning and value behind interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching the skills needed to effectively work in interdisciplinary teams. Furthermore,through these events we seek to instill in our community the values of the entrepreneurial mindset so that they can turn their innovative ideas into value creating work that will benefit their community.

Resources/Opportunities

IRIS is here to offer support and guidance for students as they conduct their work. Whether it be connecting them with mentors, information, or other resources, we make sure that students succeed in their work. And for those who have not had their “AH-HA” moment, IRIS connects them to real world opportunities so that students can gain real world experience and get their hands dirty in interdisciplinary projects.

Each Other

Interdisciplinary Collaboration is not a one-person sport. IRIS works to foster a community of students from all walks of life who are passionate about innovation and creating value for those around them.We envision a self-sustaining eco-system where disruptive innovation is the status-quo, where original ideas flow freely, and where studentscan connect with each other to brainstorm and launch new endeavors.

About

  • March 2017

    A group of Integrated Business and Engineering students from The Ohio State University set out to create a new organization to foster an innovative spirit, interdisciplinary collaboration and an entrepreneurial mindset in students of ALL backgrounds.

  • August 2017

    The Interdisciplinary Resource for Innovative Students will launch as the first of its kind organization at Ohio State. The movement IRIS has started has infinite potential for growth at the University and beyond.

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Our Team

Liyang Feng

Co-Founder, Co-President

George Valcarcel

Co-Founder, Co-President

Kai Vogeler

VP of Curriculum

Juan Tramontin

VP of Finance

Alex Ikezawa

VP of External Relations

Nathan Platfoot

VP of Projects

Cassandra DeProspero

VP of Marketing

Our Mentors

Jay Sayre

Asst. Vice President and Director, Materials Innovation, Institute for Materials Research

Peter Rogers

Co-Academic Director, Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program, Professor-Clinical, Biomedical Engineering

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