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A–2 STANDING COMMITTEES
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
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The Global Innovation Exchange, GIX
INFORMATION
This item is for information only.
BACKGROUND
GIX background and timeline
2013: GIX was initially conceived during conversations with
Microsoft and UW leaders and faculty. Microsoft was working on
regional planning and looking at the question: “What does Seattle
and the greater region need to become the world’s next great
innovation economy?” At the same time, the UW was focused on
developing new cross-disciplinary learning models that spanned
academic-industry and international borders. Together, both
arrived at the following conclusions:
o Seattle is in competition with other US regions looking to grow
their innovation economies that bring net new jobs and create a
culture that attracts talent.
o Great innovation economies have more than one top university
focused on innovation and partner effectively with industry.
o The biggest challenges are global and require solutions and
insights generated through international collaboration.
With this in mind, we thought, if the UW can partner with leading
universities from around the world to develop a global program focused
on collaborative innovation, we can help create the next generation of
leaders focused on solving the world’s greatest challenges. Because both
Microsoft Research and the University of Washington have strong existing
ties to Tsinghua researchers, we saw them as a natural fit and asked them
to join us as a founding partner and they accepted.
2015: The official formation of GIX was announced and agreements
signed by Microsoft President Brad Smith, University of Washington
President Ana Mari Cauce, and Tsinghua University President Qiu Yong.
That was followed by an agreement to begin a dual degree program,
signed by UW President Cauce and Tsinghua University Chairperson
Chen Xu. Students who complete the 21-month dual degree program will
spend six months in Beijing and 15 months in Bellevue, and receive a
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Master of Science in Technology Innovation from the University of
Washington and a Master of Science in Engineering in Information
Technology from Tsinghua University. Students may also choose to
pursue just the 15-month MSTI degree, which will be housed at GIX in
Bellevue. Following the degree formation, Chinese President Xi Jinping
subsequently visited the UW and presented a gift of a commemorative
dawn redwood tree to GIX. Chinese Consul General Luo Linquan will
formally dedicate the tree at today’s opening celebration.
2016: The UW Board of Regents approved the new MSTI degree
curriculum and GIX broke ground on the new facility in Bellevue’s Spring
District. The first dual degree cohort begin their studies in Beijing, and
Tsinghua University hosted the first GIX Innovation Competition in
Beijing.
2017: September 2017 marks the opening of the new building, which
includes one of the largest and most comprehensively equipped
makerspaces in the Pacific Northwest, and welcomes the dual degree
students as well as the first cohort of MSTI students. The cohort includes
students from 11 countries; 50 percent are from China and the US.
Courses will be taught by Tsinghua faculty from various departments, and
UW faculty from five departments: Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, Human Centered Design & Engineering, Law and Business.
When at capacity, the 100,000 square foot facility will host up to 500
students. Every floor has a different purpose: The first floor is academic
space. The second floor is labs and makerspaces (for example there’s an
entire room devoted to a very large laser printer for making prototypes).
The third floor may be used for incubating start-ups that emerge from the
program, and for industry partners to work directly with students on their
projects. There is also a dedicated Tsinghua Presidential Suite for visiting
faculty and administrators. At the opening we expect to announce six or
more industry partners and a handful of new members of the GIX
academic network.
Looking ahead
This new model of education is a bold and future-oriented move that will position
Seattle and the greater region as one of the premier innovation capitals of the US
and the world. The result will be an influx of talent regionally, expansion and
relocation of innovation businesses to the region, and the “digital transformation”
of legacy companies. GIX will collaborate with companies and universities across
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the globe, and will be considered part of the Cascadia Innovation Corridor, a
broader effort led by Microsoft to create an innovation community and
infrastructure linking Seattle and Vancouver. As GIX grows, we expect to launch
new masters’ degree programs every two-three years. At scale, we expect to have
four concurrent degrees with approximately 150 students per degree program. We
will also have a similar number of executive learners participating in professional
development training programs.
Recent press coverage
Seattle Times, “Not your typical tech school: Bellevue program will emphasize
team approach, global flavor”
http://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/new-uw-tsinghua-university-
partnership-will-open-in-bellevue-this-fall/
425 Business Magazine, “Bellevue’s GIX Factor”
http://425business.com/bellevues-gix-factor/
Attachments
1. GIX Presentation at Regents Meeting 9.14.17
2. GIX Master of Science in Technology Innovation
3. GIX Philanthropic Case Preview: Fall 2017
4. GIX Ways to Engage
5. Presenter’s Biographical Information: Vikram Jandhyala
GIX: Developing Leaders for the Innovation Economy
Presented to:
UW Board of RegentsSeptember 14, 2017
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VIKRAM JANDHYALAUW Vice President for Innovation Strategy;
Executive Director, CoMotion; Co-Executive Director, Global Innovation Exchange
UW CoMotion Global Innovation Exchange
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THE FUTURE STATE OF INNOVATION IS HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY SIX FACTORS
CapitalEducation imperative
Climate change Globalization Technology velocity
Disruption and inclusion
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INNOVATION COMES IN DIFFERENT TYPES
Breakthrough New Market
DisruptiveSustainingA-2.1/209-17 9/14/17
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IMPORTANCE OF A GLOBAL STRATEGY
“Startups without a China Strategy won’t get past go.”
-Forbes Magazine
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GIX is creating a new innovation and impact model
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GIX Student Video
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GIX HAS AN AMBITIOUS MISSION
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GIX HAS STRONG GLOBAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS
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GIX HAS STRONG GLOBAL ACADEMIC PARTNERS
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GIX BREAKS TRADITIONAL BARRIERS TO INNOVATION
GIX
INDUSTRY/
CONSORTIUMMENTORS/
ENTREPRENEURS
UNIVERSITY
PARTNERS/
FACULTY
STUDENTS/
EXECUTIVES
Overtime, GIX
innovations may
result in new
emerging
technologies –
influencing new
markets & industries
We expect GIX team
projects to result in
the early stages of a
start up, as in the
creation of products
& prototypes.
Companies and
organizations
working with GIX
teams may choose to
hire the whole team
upon graduation..
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GIX CREATES AGILE CHANGE AGENTS
GIX
STARTUPS,
PRODUCTS,
PROTOTYPES
ACQUI-
HIRES
IN-HOUSE
INNOVATION
TEAMS
NEW
MARKETS &
INDUSTRIES
Overtime, GIX
innovations may
result in new
emerging
technologies –
influencing new
markets & industries
We expect GIX team
projects to result in
the early stages of a
start up, as in the
creation of products
& prototypes.
Companies and
organizations
working with GIX
teams may choose to
hire the whole team
upon graduation..
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GIX PROGRAM STYLE
Curricular Innovation
Design ThinkingJust-In-Time Learning
InterdisciplinaryTeam Work
Entrepreneurial Thinking
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
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PREPARE. PRACTICE. LAUNCH.
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GIX LEVERAGES THE #1 MOST INNOVATIVE PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD * Paul Allen School of
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Human Centered Design and Engineering
School of Law
Foster School of Business
CoMotion
And more to come!
*Source: The Reuters 100: The World's Most Innovative Universities
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GIX IS THE CATALYST FOR GLOBAL INNOVATION
Digital transformation
Innovators without boundaries
Leaders for the innovation economy
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Design. Build. Launch.
From smart homes to smart health, connected devices are transforming our daily lives and powering innovation across the globe. Learn how to design, build and launch the connected solutions of the future.
LEARN TO INNOVATEThrough intensive courses in design thinking, technology development and entrepreneurship, the Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) teaches the skills needed to take an innovation from concept to development and on to launch.
BECOME PART OF THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMJoin a community of innovators. Work alongside outstanding UW faculty who are pioneering connected device solutions and be mentored by technologists and startup entrepreneurs from Seattle’s thriving tech scene.
Global Innovation Exchange gix.uw.edu/msti 206-685-7148 msti@uw.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 31, 2017
PROGRAM START
Autumn 2017
INFORMATION MEETINGS
October 19 November 2 (webinar) December 13
LOCATION
Global Innovation Exchange Facility
Bellevue, Washington
FORMAT
Full time, days
Project-based, working in teams
DURATION
15 months/5 quarters (60 credits)
DUAL DEGREE OPTION
Extended 21-month program includes study at Tsinghua University in China
PROGRAM QUICK FACTS
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“Innovation often requires you to experience successes and failures firsthand. The MSTI program lets students do that in the safety of the University. This is their playground.”
Global Innovation Exchange gix.uw.edu/msti 206-685-7148 msti@uw.edu
PREPARE TO LEAD NEW VENTURESMSTI graduates will have acquired the technical expertise, design thinking skills and business confidence to launch their own startup, join a new venture team at a leading company or nonprofit, or advance their academic pursuits.
ABOUT GIX The Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is a global partnership between major universities and innovative corporations to develop thought leaders in innovation. The first academic partners are the University of Washington and Tsinghua University in China. Through the GIX project-based learning model, MSTI students will collaborate on solutions to a range of global challenges and business needs.
STUDY IN CHINA: DUAL DEGREE OPTION Expand your global perspective with a 21-month dual degree program that includes six months of study in China. The dual degree combines the UW MSTI program with the Master of Engineering in Data Science and Information Technology program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Instruction is in English at both locations.
WHO SHOULD APPLYThe UW Master of Science in Technology Innovation is designed for recent graduates and early career professionals. All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and computer programming proficiency. We’re seeking a diverse cohort with a clear capacity for innovative thinking, creative problem-solving and collaboration.
For more program details or to register for an upcoming information meeting, visit us online at gix.uw.edu/msti.
AN INSTITUTE SUPPORTED BY
OFFERED BY
GIX PARTNERS
The state-of-the-art GIX facility, located in Bellevue’s Spring District, features computing and design labs, a prototyping facility and collaboration spaces.
— Shwetak Patel Washington Research Foundation Entrepreneurship Endowed Professor, Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical Engineering Chief Technology Officer, GIX
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DRAFT
Developing leaders in innovation to solve the world’s greatest challenges
Philanthropic Case PreviewFall 2017
Meet Carrie Grey
Incoming student Carrie Grey has been a web developer, designer, curriculum planner, and usability tester in a variety of Seattle area organizations. In these roles she has created digital experiences for the Gates Foundation, Rick Steves Travel, Stryker, and more. She was voted Teacher of the Year for her work at the Art Institute of Seattle. She joins GIX with the goal of creating new products that leverage emerging technologies and environmental experiences.
The GIX Value PropositionThe Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is a new model that is changing the game in innovation education and practice. It is a bold and future-oriented move that will position Seattle/Puget Sound as THE innovation capital of the U.S. and the world.
GIX is a global partnership between major research universities and innovative corporations to develop leaders in innovation. The first two academic partners are University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with foundational support from Microsoft.
Our goal is to have the city of Seattle be top of mind for innovators, entrepreneurs and dreamers looking for a place to bring their drive, creativity and desire to make an impact on the world.
The result will be an influx of talent, expansion and re-location of innovation businesses to this region, and the “digital transformation” of legacy companies from bricks-and- mortar platforms to virtual ones.
Here’s how we will accomplish this:
• Recruiting a mixture of students and an extensive network of entrepreneurs from the U.S., China and around the world. This melting pot of ideas will attract the best and brightest innovators from our region as well as globally.
• Attracting students who are “gritty,” who are doers, future thinkers, and who want to make the world a better place with their innovations.
• Drawing in students who have innovations they are looking to refine and bring to market or to develop within one of our region’s existing companies.
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that we used when we
created them.
Albert Einstein
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DRAFTGlobal Innovation Exchange VisionDiscussions between Microsoft and UW led to the vision that took form as the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX), starting with a master’s degree program developed by the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, the leading technology and innovation university in China.
GIX is designed to attract innovators to our region with a cross-cultural platform and access to leaders in the innovation field, which is responsive to the needs of the global tech/innovation marketplace. The first cohort of students enrolled at Tsinghua in the fall of 2016. Beginning in the fall of 2017, students will enroll in classes at a new, custom-built facility located in the Spring District of Bellevue, Washington.
“When we think of innovation, we think of things like technology, computing power and the like. While these things are important, 21st century innovation that truly meets human needs requires skills such as teamwork, creativity, and cultural awareness,” says Vikram Jandhyala, Vice President
for Innovation Strategy at the University of Washington, and one of the key architects of the GIX program. “We envision GIX as a place where all of this can be brought together to foster the kind of innovation and progress that will both grow the innovation economy in the Puget Sound while truly benefiting humankind.”
Microsoft has been a key partner in the launch of this program, making an initial investment of $40 million. Other industries have expressed interest in joining GIX, and additional agreements are being developed. GIX is also adding new academic partners from North America, Europe and Asia.
The UW is now reaching out to its supporters to share the GIX story and determine the program’s philanthropic potential through the support of faculty positions, enabling technologies, student talent recruitment, and investments for pre-seed funding.
Creating the next great innovation economyWhat does Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region need to become the world’s next great innovation economy? An economy that leverages the region’s already strong innovation legacy to become THE destination for entrepreneurs to grow their ideas, spawning small- to medium-sized businesses with the kind of jobs that will inform the future of society?
The leaders of our region’s tech and innovation sector led by Microsoft and the University of Washington began taking a serious look at this question in 2013. They reached the following conclusions:
• Seattle is in competition with other regions looking to grow their innovation economies: Silicon Valley, Washington, DC, New York, Austin, the North Carolina Research Triangle, and Boston, to name just a few of the more robust tech sectors in the US.
• All great innovation ecosystems have top research universities they work with closely in their regions as idea incubators, workforce generators and conveners.
• To create an innovation economy here, we need to become a magnet for leaders from around the world. Innovators do not think in terms of borders; they think in terms of possibilities.
• If UW could partner with leading universities, corporations and nonprofits from around the world to develop a global program focused on collaborative innovation, it would help create the kind of infrastructure needed to develop the next generation of leaders in the innovation economy.
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DRAFT
GIX Focus The initial focus of GIX will be on Connected Devices for sustainability, health and social equity. Future phases will include:
• Healthcare innovation (mobile health, social determinants of health)
• Clean energy (renewables, smart buildings)
• Sustainable cities (environmental, economic and social equity)
Inaugural GIX Innovation Competition WinnersExamples of the types of projects students will be working on can be seen in the winners of the recent GIX Innovation Competition last fall. GIX created the annual competition to spur solutions to global challenges. This year’s theme was “Connected Devices, Innovation and Change.” The top three winners invented solutions in molecular science, healthcare, and virtual reality.
KOMRA – developed a portable multi-physical analyzer, a molecular sensor that gives a unique fingerprint for any material that is scanned (i.e. calories or allergens inside food, characteristics of soil, quality of fabrics and other materials, etc.), by Abed Bukhari and Leen Abu Bakr, BlindSense Ltd and An-Najah National University, Palestine.
The Next Generation -created a mobile air filtration system for air pollution which provides adjustable assisted inhalation. “AirEx” is a self-contained breathing apparatus which is an effective solution for breathing pure air without wearing a mask, by Nicholas Becker, WANG Zetai, YANG Yu, WANG Ruolin, Tsinghua University and University of Washington.
PCG-1 – invented MagicGlove, an easy-to-use and low-cost hand-tracking device which will serve as a wearable user input device for 3D manipulation in virtual reality, by YAN Yukang, YANG Zhican, GU Yizheng, Tsinghua University.
GIX OutcomesEmphasis on the interplay between design thinking, technology development, and entrepreneurship prepares students to contribute solutions to a range of global challenges and business needs drawing heavily on mentors and entrepreneurs for project-based, experiential learning.
Graduates will have the technical and design thinking skills and business confidence to launch their own startup, join a new venture team at a leading company or nonprofit, or advance their academic pursuits. Outcomes of GIX will include acqui-hires (combined technology and talent acquisitions), in-house innovation teams, new markets and industries as well as new startups, products and prototypes.
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DRAFTBut we can’t do it alone….This kind of approach to education is expensive. UW and academic partners are providing space and the core faculty resources. But this kind of educational platform and economic driver needs a boost from our corporate and philanthropic partners to thrive. GIX is seeking the following over the next ten years:
GIX needs investment capital to help it evolve to a place that no one can fully imagine today. Just like no one can fully imagine what the next great breakthrough in health, science or technology will be in the next six months or six years.
Your return on investment will be helping to create a truly revolutionary educational environment – the only one of its kind in the world, where a new kind of cross-cultural collaboration will attract the best minds and the best innovations from around the world to be launched right here in the Puget Sound region.
Your input required GIX has contracted with Campbell and Company to help it assess the potential for philanthropic support for GIX. Your thoughts are essential to helping us plan the next steps for GIX.
Should you have any questions, please contact: Kerry Godes, Assistant Vice President for Advancement at kgodes@uw.edu.
Faculty Positions: By enabling GIX to recruit part-time “expert” faculty: top thinkers and entrepreneurs around the world to share their expertise for a week, month, semester, etc. with our students. ($50 M)
The GIX Building A state-of-the-art new facility in the Spring District of Bellevue, Washington, will support GIX’s world-class students and faculty. The building is located in a new urban development east of Seattle built around planned light rail. Just 10 miles from the UW campus, the location offers proximity to multiple technology corridors and is part of a 36-acre mixed-use development.
At the heart of the three-story building is the makerspace which facilitates the making of prototypes and new products. The building was specifically designed around the GIX program and features design studios, an incubation space, electronics prototyping labs, and spaces for collaboration and presentations.
Enabling Technologies: By providing program leaders with “seed capital” to take advantage of technology, equipment and intelligence that does not exist today. Distribution of these funds will be overseen by an Advisory Committee. ($25M)
Student Talent Recruitment: By providing financial support (scholarships) to attract the best and brightest US students to come study in this exciting, dynamic and international ecosystem. ($15M)
Investments for Pre-Seed Funding: Support to help kick-start promising student projects into potential startups. ($10M)
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The Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) is a global partnership between major research universities and
innovative corporations, pioneering new forms of teaching and learning to develop leaders in innovation.
The first academic partners are Tsinghua University and the University of Washington, with initial partner
support from Microsoft.
GIX extends far beyond the walls of its Seattle-area facilities, attracting participants and encouraging collaboration
unlimited by geography or discipline. Through project-based learning, students, researchers and industry
professionals create solutions to pressing global challenges such as health, sustainability and social innovation.
INNOVATION LEADERS
GIX develops leaders, stimulates innovation in the workforce, and helps solve technological and design challenges.
Graduates will have the technical and design thinking skills and business confidence to launch their own startup,
join a new venture team at a leading company or non-profit, or advance their academic pursuits. Industry and non-
profit partners help identify global challenges and provide mentoring and support to a global student cohort,
driving solutions from idea to impact.
TIMELINE AND LOCATION
GIX opened in fall 2016 with a 21-month dual degree that combines a Master of Engineering in Data Science and
Information Technology from Tsinghua University with a Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) from
the UW. A 15-month MSTI degree launches in September 2017 in the new Spring District located in Bellevue, WA.
We expect the first cohort to be comprised of 40 students. New degree options, programs, and fields of study will
be added.
HOW GIX IS DIFFERENT
GIX’s interdisciplinary curriculum and project-based coursework train students to take an innovation from concept
to development and on to launch. Emphasis on the interplay between design thinking, technology development,
and entrepreneurship prepares students to contribute solutions to a range of global challenges and business
needs. Design thinking courses will teach students how to define a clear user need and take a user-centered
approach to the design process. Technology courses cover topics such as managing data, signal processing, and
hardware prototyping. Entrepreneurship courses focus on start-up basics, team building, marketing, and intellectual
property law.
PARTNERS
In addition to the foundational academic partners (UW & Tsinghua), GIX is creating a network of academic partners
for GIX. Conversations are underway with 8 to 10 top research universities that may participate by promoting the
MSTI program to students and other constituent; offer a project to GIX learners in connection with an industry
partner; place a representative on a multi-disciplinary project team to work hand-in-hand with GIX faculty and
learners; and send faculty for short visits to share in the GIX program and learning model and be introduced to UW
research and Seattle’s innovation ecosystem.
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH GIX
CEO Speaker Series: CEO’s are encourage to present to GIX students throughout the curriculum about applying
multi-disciplinary solutions to societal challenges. This is an opportunity to engage with cross-cultural, cross-
institutional masters level students.
Join the GIX Consortium: Consortium members enjoy a special connection with GIX that fosters long-term
relationships, leading to technical exchange, co-invention, collaboration and interaction with faculty and students.
The GIX Consortium offers three options, with the third option offering the most opportunity and richest set of
benefits and experiences. Associate Members ($50K) receive access to students, ideas and projects, as well as
electronic newsletters, invitations to GIX events, and company recognition on printed collateral and the GIX website.
Partner Members ($100K) receive all Associate Member benefits, plus the opportunity to define a student project
and non-exclusive, royalty-free rights to the deliverable created by the project team. Exclusive Partner Members
($150K) receive all Partner Member benefits, as well as exclusive licensing rights to project deliverables.
Leverage Internships at Your Place of Work: Working side-by-side with industry leaders on a project, GIX
students can be placed in paid internship programs directly in the company during their last six months of the
program.
Be a Mentor: GIX will seek select mentors to advise students. These advisors are business specialists and
technology experts with experience in global markets.
Participate in Executive Education: GIX offers customized learning opportunities for industry and NGO
executives. Two-week courses focused on innovation development will enable employees to lead their respective
teams from concept to development and on to launch.
Support GIX: Through the support of the UW and lead partners such as Microsoft, the early infrastructure of GIX is
in place. As with any startup, however, GIX seeks seed funding to ensure the continued growth and innovation of its
own programs. Students are at the center of GIX. Financial support to recruit students with the right kind of skills
and attributes, regardless of their ability to fund their tuition, is essential to the program’s success. Support raised
will be used to recruit student cohorts, to attract the best faculty from around the world to serve in both short- and
long-term capacities, and to provide the equipment and resources necessary for an evolving technological program.
Be an Advocate: GIX is not just a new program; it is a new educational model that combines interdisciplinary study,
experiential learning, design thinking and technology development, and engages this practice in a global
environment. We are bridging traditional boundaries and as a result, we believe GIX will elevate the region’s global
presence, while also contributing to its diverse economy.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GLOBAL INNOVATION EXCHANGE, PLEASE CONTACT:
Lara Littlefield
Associate Vice President for Innovation Strategy, University of Washington
laralitt@uw.edu | +1 (206) 685-6964
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Presenter’s Biographical Information
Vikram Jandhyala
UW Vice President for Innovation Strategy
Co-Executive Director, GIX
Executive Director, CoMotion
Vikram Jandhyala is Vice President for
Innovation Strategy at the University of
Washington, Executive Director of CoMotion,
UW's collaborative innovation hub, and co-
Executive Director of the Global Innovation
Exchange (GIX). He is a Professor and former
Chair in the Department of Electrical Engineering,
an Adjunct Professor in the Information School
and serves on the advisory boards of The
Technology Alliance, Washington State China
Relations Council, UW Foster Business School's
Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship and Partners
for Our Children. Vikram received his PhD
degree in electrical engineering from the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in
1998. He founded, along with his students,
Nimbic (acquired by Mentor Graphics) and was an early employee at Ansoft (acquired by
Ansys).
His current interests are in innovation, entrepreneurial and design thinking, social and
organizational networks, and computational and data science.
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