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The URI Library Innovation Labs are dedicated to providing opportunities for students to access interdisciplinary resources in innovation, entrepreneurship, making, and creating at all levels of success. We incubate ideas and offer high impact, experiential, innovative teaching and learning opportunities, while supporting students and positioning them for lifelong professional and personal success.
73Active Student Projects
23URI Department Collaborations
5Patent-Pending Lab User Products
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“Our goal is to give students the opportunity to pursue their passions, unlock new possibilities, and gain the confidence to achieve their goals they might not have initially believed possible.”Jim McGwin
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What We Do:
- Incubate and scale student projects and ideas.
- Expand on academic curriculum for business, media, engineering, AI, and textile classes.
- Connect students with peers and industry professionals.
How We Do It:
- Peer-to-peer innovation & entrepreneurship mentoring.
- Offer classes the opportunity to use and explore our resources.
- Host networking and workshop events for students.
URI Library Innovation Labs
Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881
librarylabs-group@uri.edu