In order to build and sustain a more robust innovation ecosystem, the University of California San Diego is the first University of California campus to establish a chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This designation provides tools and resources to help UC San Diego raise the profile of its inventions and technologies and encourage innovations on campus, as well as educating and mentoring student entrepreneurs.
"Innovation is in our DNA," Chancellor Pradeep Khosla stated. "And innovation-based programming helps us better serve students, providing them the experience they need to succeed once they graduate. A focus on turning research into viable products and services benefits not just the university, but more importantly the regional economy and lives of people around the world."
The chapter will have a faculty advisory board to discuss metrics for success and programming opportunities, as well as strategic priorities for the coming year. The inaugural board includes faculty from across campus, including Health Sciences, the Rady School of Management, and the Jacobs School of Engineering to ensure representation across UC San Diego’s innovation ecosystem.
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An NAI chapter designation gives the UC San Diego community access to networks and tools that can facilitate inventorship and entrepreneurism in students, faculty, and staff.
Chapter members will be able to:
While NAI fellows are inducted into the academy through a formal nomination process, prospective chapter members can apply locally through UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization. Students will also have the unique opportunity to become honorary members where they will have access to NAI-supported mentorship, professional development resources, and events that recognize the value of student inventorship in academia.
Fill out the form to share your interest in becoming part of the UC San Diego chapter. The admission cycle is rolling during the first year so we'll be in touch with additional questions and for follow-up information.
UC San Diego Faculty Advisory Board
With additional support from:
For more information, contact: Shane Moise at smoise@ ucsd.edu