How Mayo and NASA Are Partnering With Colleges to Build MN’s STEM Workforce (opens original article in a new tab)

The Innovation Scholars program in Minnesota connects students with Mayo Clinic, NASA, and medtech companies to develop STEM skills through hands-on projects, leading to career opportunities and significant intellectual property outcomes.

• The Innovation Scholars program partners with Mayo Clinic, NASA, and Minnesota medtech companies to provide experiential learning for students.
• Students from diverse academic backgrounds work on real-world projects, including tech evaluation and commercialization.
• The program has produced 447 patent filings and 121 issued patents, with 77% of participants pursuing graduate education.