Applied Innovation in Science (SCIE 4701 & 4702)
Course Description
Applied Innovation in Science is a Dalhousie University capstone class for undergraduate students. This course introduces the process and mindsets around innovation and commercialization of science and technology.
This full-year course, which spans both the fall and winter semesters, is taught in an experiential learning format. Teams work to develop and pitch a viable business model for a scientific solution to a real-world problem. Lectures, case studies, and guest presentations complement the course.
Benefits of Taking the Course
SCIE 4701/4702 is a course that provides a "deep dive" into the process of innovative entrepreneurship, as well as guided mentorship intended to prepare successful and committed teams to move on to the next steps of starting their own science based entrepreneurial venture. It can also serve as a gateway for students to get involved in local startups, or even launch your own!
This course is only available to Science Undergraduate Students at Dalhousie University
Comments from Previous Students
“Aaron was a great prof for this class and made it very engaging. Bringing in a variety of speakers really helped me get a better understanding of what innovation and entrepreneurship looks like in the real world.”
— Student from 2019/2020 class
“I enjoyed the discussion session and how deconstructed they were. It encouraged inclusivity and the sharing of diverse opinions.”
— Student from 2018/2019 class
“Aaron helped guide us though a lot of really interesting material, as well as helped to continually improve and question our assumptions on how we thought our startup would work.”
— Student from 2018/2019 class
“Engaging conversations, innovative ways of learning topics, options to attend guest seminars through
SURGE.”
— Student from 2019/2020 class