GIX develops innovators who can navigate and lead in a changing landscape SEATTLE (December 14, 2019) — Following in the footsteps of last year’s inaugural group of students, 42 students from eight countries and regions will graduate from the Global Innovation Exchange with the Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI) degree on Saturday. The ( … )
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The students of MSTI Cohort 2 passed the second milestone of their launch projects in mid-November, 2019. The Launch Project is a culmination of months of joint technology development work between a student group and industry partner, focused on a full product or solution lifecycle. The milestones are designed to serve as a status update ( … )
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Congratulations to the second GIX cohort for graduating from the Master of Science in Technology Innovation degree program. 42 students from eight countries and regions ...
Congratulations to the second GIX cohort for graduating from the Master of Science in Technology Innovation degree program. 42 students from eight countries and regions graduated on December 14th; 19 of those students are continuing on to pursue their Dual Degree from Tsinghua University in Beijing. The event included a keynote speech by Steve Davis, president and CEO of @pathglobalhealth , an organization dedicated to finding innovative solutions for global health challenges. “The greatest impact on the world’s biggest health problems will come from social innovation,” said Davis. “That sort of development is key to creating a better world.”
The ceremony also included remarks from Shwetak Patel, co-executive director of GIX (@uofwa ), and Patrick Rau, vice dean of GIX (@tsinghua_uni ). “I have been incredibly impressed by the drive, innovative design thinking, and diverse perspectives brought by the second cohort of GIX students,” said Patel. Rau added that “The students have shown not just that they have the ability to make technology, but that they have the empathy to connect to their users and work to improve their lives.”
Well done, everyone! We are excited to see what you go on to #DesignBuildLaunch
Photos of the event are viewable at the link in our bio.
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"I applied for the dual degree program because I want to develop a strong international network, especially in the US and China," said Dual Degree student Shine Lin....
"I applied for the dual degree program because I want to develop a strong international network, especially in the US and China," said Dual Degree student Shine Lin.
GIX students come from around the world to earn an interdisciplinary master’s degree from the University of Washington with the option to earn a second master’s degree from Tsinghua University. The program's unique partnership brings together a community of innovators from diverse backgrounds and top industry partners to design, build, and launch technological innovations in connected devices or robotics.
Learn how to design, build, and launch future innovations with a GIX master’s degree. Apply now for fall 2020 (link in our bio)!
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🎄Happy holidays from all of us at the Global Innovation Exchange. Wherever you are, we wish you good tidings for the season. 🎉🎀
🎄Happy holidays from all of us at the Global Innovation Exchange. Wherever you are, we wish you good tidings for the season. 🎉🎀
"Working on the Empathics project with Vulcan has been a revelation," said Cohort 2 student Christopher Tran. "We’ve learned to take a comprehensive look at ...
"Working on the Empathics project with Vulcan has been a revelation," said Cohort 2 student Christopher Tran. "We’ve learned to take a comprehensive look at problems to be able to solve them efficiently. Most importantly, we’ve seen firsthand what inclusive design truly means and what it takes to make it a reality. It’s exciting to see the actual potential of technology, specifically emotion detection, to improve how people communicate more openly and empathetically.
To prepare for your GIX experience, I highly recommend that you think about yourself, your communities and the causes you care about."
Learn how to design, build, and launch future innovations with a GIX master’s degree. Apply now for fall 2020 (link in our bio)!
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“You have to do a lot of trial and error. Sometimes you have ideas that are just mind-blowing.” Still in their first quarter, Cohort 3 students are already creating high ...
“You have to do a lot of trial and error. Sometimes you have ideas that are just mind-blowing.” Still in their first quarter, Cohort 3 students are already creating high quality prototypes that demonstrate the practical learnings of the Fabrication & Physical Prototyping class. 🚀 These objects, designed in pairs, recognize when they are connected together and display a new behavior as a result of the interaction. This experimentation and learning is important to the design process students will continue to master over their remaining 12 months at the Steve Ballmer Building.
👉 Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Learn more about becoming part of the next cohort of students at the link in our bio. Applications are open now.
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🚀 Consortium members, mentors, and friends & family gathered at GIX for Friday’s Launch Project presentations and poster sessions. MSTI and Dual Degree Cohort 2 ...
🚀 Consortium members, mentors, and friends & family gathered at GIX for Friday’s Launch Project presentations and poster sessions. MSTI and Dual Degree Cohort 2 students explained the work they have done to #DesignBuildLaunch innovative solutions to modern challenges.
Some of the projects included work on improving the lives of people with degenerative medical conditions, developing new and more accurate ways to track pollution in streams, and the future of augmented reality gaming and navigation. Stay connected to the GIX blog on our website (bio) to learn more about these projects in the future. Well done! #MadeAtGIX #GIXGraduate
GIX proudly hosted the Taskar Center Holiday Toy Hack in which volunteers modified store-bought toys to be accessible for children with disabilities. Over 50 people worked to ...
GIX proudly hosted the Taskar Center Holiday Toy Hack in which volunteers modified store-bought toys to be accessible for children with disabilities. Over 50 people worked to disassemble the toys and soldered in switches that increase usability. The adapted toys enable children with motor limitations or developmental disabilities to more actively participate in and experience meaningful play interactions. #MadeAtGIX #TCATHolidayToyHack
Ada is a two-story artistic web made from fiberglass rods, 3D printed nodes, and fabric digitally knit with photoluminescent yarn. An installation by Microsoft's ...
Ada is a two-story artistic web made from fiberglass rods, 3D printed nodes, and fabric digitally knit with photoluminescent yarn. An installation by Microsoft's Artist-in-Resident Jenny Sabin, Ada is an 1800-pound exhibit suspended in the atrium of Microsoft's Building 99 in Redmond, WA. Illuminated by LED textiles, its AI software transforms facial expressions from people in the building, noise, and voice data into an ethereal dance of color and light.
Cohort 2 student Sixuan Li recently explored this exhibit with her mentor Genevieve Tremblay, who is an impact-driven leader working at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Through her connections with Asta Roseway, co-founder of the Microsoft Research Artist-in-Residence program, Genevieve was able to help Sixuan get an up-close and personal look at Sabin's installation.
"I'm grateful to Genevieve for taking out time for me, introducing me to her connections, and sharing some great career advice" Sixuan said.
Photos by John Brecher for Microsoft and Sixuan Li.
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 Makerspace crew and staff! Swipe ➡️ to meet Yun, CJ, Joey, Ke, Chuck, Cody, and Justin. You can find them on the 2nd floor (starting now) to help ...
Welcome to the 2019-2020 Makerspace crew and staff! Swipe ➡️ to meet Yun, CJ, Joey, Ke, Chuck, Cody, and Justin. You can find them on the 2nd floor (starting now) to help with projects, machines, and tools. 🚀 #MadeAtGIX
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➡️ Students from cohorts 2 and 3 recently attended the inaugural GIX Career Day event. The day began with a panel discussion hosted by speakers from Tableau, Salesforce, ...
➡️ Students from cohorts 2 and 3 recently attended the inaugural GIX Career Day event. The day began with a panel discussion hosted by speakers from Tableau, Salesforce, and Microsoft, in which students asked questions about how to best apply to jobs and start their careers. Next, after a coffee and cookies break, students attended one of two workshops on building a personal brand or technology interview tips and best practices. ⠀
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During networking breaks, Microsoft recruiters were on hand to answer questions, help students prepare for future interviews and learn about internship opportunities, and dole out swag.⠀
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The day culminated in an address by Diego Rejtman, Head of Microsoft Global University Recruiting, and Sacha Nunn, Culture Program Manager. Diego was recently named as one of 20 most influential latinos in technology in the US by CNET. He is about to publish his book, From Job to Dream Job, and told students the story of how he wrote letters to American gaming companies as a 15 year old in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and how their replies inspired him to pursue a career in technology. He eventually went to work on the Xbox operating system, spending 15 years moving from Software Design Engineer to Principal Engineering Manager. After a realization that he was as well suited to fostering culture as much as he is leading world-class engineering, he made a career shift to the Global University Recruiting team. GIX students learned and laughed while hearing his inspiring story of chasing passions and how to craft a rewarding career.⠀
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