Ingenuity in Action
What is Ingenuity in Action?
Your education at Cornell consists of a unique blend of experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. But it’s not always easy to convey those distinct experiences on a job application. Our Ingenuity in Action program will allow you to take what you’ve learned in your courses and use it to make a real-world impact. That’s Ingenuity in practice.
All Cornellians will complete at least two Ingenuity in Action experiences as part of the curriculum and are eligible to receive funding in order to participate. Enjoy it so much that you want to do another experience? You can do that, too!
How do you meet the Ingenuity in Action graduation requirements?
- Two Ingenuity in Action experiences must be completed in order to meet your graduation requirements at Cornell. While we encourage you to find two different kinds of experiences, you can do two research experiences or two internships.
- Transfer students who enter with more than 14 credit hours will complete one Ingenuity in Action experience.
- An activity must be a minimum of 50 hours to count as an experience.
- Any student may choose to do more than what is required for graduation.
- Ingenuity in Action experiences can be preapproved or you can propose your own idea.
- Some Ingenuity in Action experiences also qualify for academic credit, such as pre-approved courses, off-campus study courses, or for-credit internships.
- Once you have completed your Ingenuity in Action experience, you will see a notation on your transcript that indicates you have satisfied this part of your graduation requirements.
PRE-APPROVED EXPERIENCES START A PROPOSAL FUNDING
How do you choose your Ingenuity in Action experiences?
Be a traditionalist
Many of the activities and roles you take part in as a student and an engaged member of our campus community–including research, internships, and off-campus study–qualify as pre-approved Ingenuity in Action experiences.
Be an explorer
Are you exploring a research topic or activity that is unique to you and your experience that is outside one of the pre-approved experiences? Great! You can submit a proposal to create your own experience with support from a campus sponsor.
All Ingenuity in Action experiences are required to meet the common learning outcomes.
- Students will apply their knowledge and understanding through a variety of experiential opportunities. (Knowledge, Vocation)
- Students will articulate the content and value of their learning experiences through reflection. (Communication, Vocation)
In addition, each experiential learning activity will address one or more of the following Educational Priorities and Outcomes:
Reasoning - Students will evaluate evidence; interpret data; and use logical, mathematical, and statistical problem-solving tools.
Intercultural Literacy - Students will connect with diverse ideas and with people whose experiences differ from their own and that may be separated from them by time, space, or culture.
Inquiry - Students will respond to the complexities of contemporary and enduring problems using information literacy tools, research skills, creative thinking, and analysis.
Ethical Behavior - Students will recognize personal, academic, and professional standards and act with integrity.
Citizenship - Students will collaborate with others and contribute to their communities and the larger world.
Well-being - Students will respect the ways physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being may contribute to a balanced life.
Questions? Contact us
Send an email to: ingenuity_in_action@cornellcollege.edu and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.