SCSU Innovation HUB

A university-wide office designed to develop, strengthen, and promote STEM inspired research and innovation. We provide infrastructure and support to grant funded programs and SCSU STEM affiliated Centers of Research Excellence. We are home to the SCSU Innovation HUB. Our focus is on building pathways and pipelines to promote innovative problem-solving. Our work is guided by our core values and goals. Our CORE values: C – Community of Practice in STEM-related areas O – Outreach among and beyond STEM disciplines R – Research and Innovative Problem Solving E – Educating world citizens and leaders of tomorrow Our Goals 1. Provide infrastructure supporting SCSU Centers of Excellence; 2. Facilitate and promote innovations in undergraduate and graduate STEM teaching and research; 3. Build and support interdisciplinary teams of SCSU faculty and students to conduct STEM research and education projects; 4. Facilitate and promote entrepreneurial initiatives via cross university and industry collaboration 5. Research, develop, and incubate new certificate, degree, and professional development training programs; 6. Strengthen professional relationships and coordinate outreach to regional industry; 7. Develop, coordinate, and promote new and existing STEM-related public outreach to the Southern Connecticut region; 8. Develop and maintain a STEM resource center for in-service & pre-service teachers, SCSU faculty, industry volunteers and other local stakeholders; 9. Enhance teaching and learning of STEM for pre-service and in-service teachers; 10. Provide resources and expertise in STEM education research to SCSU faculty, students and the community.