The Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement (IIGE) connects students across majors to high impact global learning experiences.
The IIGE is home to two signature programs: Global Honors and the Global Innovation and Design Lab. Students work closely with faculty and community partners to advance solutions for an interdependent world through interdisciplinary research, inclusive innovation, and community engagement.
Well-resourced and experientially rich pathways in honors, global engagement, and innovation and design position students for success in graduate studies and careers across industry, government, education, and non profit sectors.
The IIGE's annual Global Engagement Conference features international speakers and community leaders. It showcases student and faculty research from UW Tacoma and area institutions.
The Global Honors Program
Global Honors is UW Tacoma's only interdisciplinary campus honors program, adding distinction to the bachelor's degree. Generous funding, small cohorts, and seminar style classes contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment setting students up for success.
Classes are taught in seminar style with in-depth exploration of global topics
Minors
The Global Honors Program extends its benefits to all UW Tacoma students through two Minors. Students are eligible for a range of financial awards and build career connections through the IIGE's professional network.
Students in the Minor in Innovation and Design present at the 2018 Global Engagement Conference
Global Innovation and Design [GID] Lab
Students work directly with community clients under the guidance of faculty and site supervisors. The quarterly, competitive GlD Award Program brings students into a professional environment where they receive training in design thinking and participatory design methodologies to assist in campus and community workshops. Community connections and portfolios provide students with a valuable lead into careers and studies beyond graduation.
GID Lab projects connect students and faculty to community projects
Microcredentials
The IIGE offers microcredentials in two high value programs that connect student to careers in innovation and design, public service, and civic engagement. Microcredentials are shorter-term, specialized learning opportunities that give students the skills and connections they need to graduate to careers in their chosen field of study. Students earn digital badges that effectively convey the learning undertaken. The IIGE's microcredentials are awarded by a faculty executive committee of its representative Faculty Council.
The University of Washington Tacoma is currently following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of Washington's guidelines concerning COVID-19. At this time, the Institute for Innovation and Global Engagement is operating on a hybrid basis. Please CONTACT US with any questions.
