Foundational Interdisciplinary Research Experience (FIRE) - Learn

Catalog description

FIRE Learn introduces undergraduate students to the foundational principles of research methodology and entrepreneurial mindset (EM). This course is designed to prepare students for participation in the FIRE Lab and FIRE Launch components of the FIRE program. Students will engage with the essentials of academic and applied research, including experimental design, data analysis, and ethical considerations, while also exploring the basics of entrepreneurship, including idea generation, product development, and market analysis. A focus will be placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of research with entrepreneurial ventures. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of how research and entrepreneurship complement each other and will be ready to engage in hands-on interdisciplinary projects.