Ideas Lab

Three people in a circle of chairs engage in a discussion in an office setting with a whiteboard.
Affiliate Faculty gather to develop research projects and collaborations.

A CAME initiative to accelerate cross-disciplinary research, supporting faculty and students to develop bold ideas, strengthen collaborations, and secure project funding.

Faculty Research

The lab provides resources, and mentorship, such as a summer Writing, Making & Collaboration Retreat, to enhance research among faculty in the College of the Arts and across UF.
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The lab provides resources, and mentorship, such as a summer Writing, Making & Collaboration Retreat, to enhance research among faculty in the College of the Arts and across UF.

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.

CAME Innovation Summit

In 2025, this dynamic and participatory gathering brought together CAME’s 80+ Affiliate Faculty from across UF and our network of national and international artists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academic institutions and organizations.”
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Affiliate Faculty presenting creative works, research ideas and student projects.