Experiential Learning Opportunities

We design collaborative educational experiences for students and the public that connect arts and creativity to innovation and social impact in a changing world.

Woman demonstrating a 3D printer to students in a brightly lit makerspace.
Students present their innovative ideas and engage with community members at Students Thinking BIG.

Creative B

Creative B is a summer program for UF students that brings together creative resources and energies across the campus to provide unique opportunities during the Summer B term. As part of this program, CAME hosts interactive events and activities that explore unique topics ranging from Food is Medicine to Creative Leadership.
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Our Maker in Residence presents a dynamic performance-lecture “Born in Latent Space.”

Students Thinking BIG

In collaboration with the UF Engineering Innovation Institute and the Cade Museum, this public showcase highlights innovative student research and creative projects. Participants from the arts and humanities, business, STEM and education gain experience presenting their ideas and receiving mentorship from faculty, creative professionals and entrepreneurs.
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Students present their innovative ideas and engage with community members at Students Thinking BIG.

Gathering Scores

This series of hybrid artist exchanges  connected UF students with local and international artists, creative professionals and scholars, to explore the role of artists in shaping creative ecosystems and civic life. Hosted in partnership with Found Sound Nation and Pulp Arts with support from the UF Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere. 
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Artists, faculty, and community leaders share insights on shaping creative ecosystems.