What is a VIP?
A Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) is a method for elevating higher education. It involves the active participation of both undergraduate and graduate students in extensive, multidisciplinary project teams, which are characterized by their ambitious, long-term nature and faculty leadership. This program aims to increase experiential learning opportunities for students while serving the community.
Why a VIP?
It offers a platform for student teams to become actively involved in faculty research. Faculty members use the platform for a variety of reasons, including:
- Improving undergraduate student collaboration.
- Utilizing students to develop new innovative ideas.
- Better leveraging multidisciplinary talent from across the university.
- Harnessing talent for both industry and societal benefit in order to create broader impact.
