IDEA operates a program for first-year students in which undergraduates contribute to interdisciplinary projects focused on finding solutions to societal challenges. Since the summer of 2022, students join the Justice Health program through IDEA, which provides other summer programs.
Students exploring Alexander Library in the fall semester might stumble upon the Hatchery Innovation Studio, a collaboration between Rutgers—New Brunswick Libraries and the Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA), which resides on the first floor of the library.
Jason Lei (RBS, '24) participates in a panel discussion that highlights the value of student contributions to address national challenges and the value of government-academia partnerships for undergraduates.
How IDEA Utilizes Guided Inquiry to Help Students Find Their Interests and Career Path
November marked a significant event in the Rutgers University calendar - the inaugural Rutgers Health Hack, hosted at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. This event drew a diverse crowd of thinkers, innovators, and doers - among them, a spirited group from Rutgers' own Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA). These IDEA students didn't just attend; they became a driving force of creativity and ingenuity, leaving a significant mark on the hackathon.
The Rutgers chapter of the Hult Prize brings students together to promote entrepreneurial ideas for social innovation.
