Our Mission

The Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education prepares Princetonians to imagine, design and bring about responsible and lasting societal impact. By bridging engineering and the liberal arts, we provide pathways to understand complex problems, collaborate across disciplines, and translate ideas into action. 

 

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Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is identifying a problem and having the motivation or desire to solve it. Our classes and programs give students the mindset and skills to make positive social, economic, and cultural impact. Our students go on to contribute to the common good through entrepreneurial service and global leadership.

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Design

Design thinking is an innovation process. It is used to creatively address human needs as constrained by real world complexities. Our courses and programs amplify the impact of Princetonians from all disciplines and backgrounds.

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Innovative Education

We are changing the way students are introduced to engineering and to the technology/society interface. Our innovative engineering curriculum integrates math, physics, and practical labs while focusing on modern engineering challenges. Our interdisciplinary courses span entrepreneurship, engineering, design, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

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Societal Impact

Our classes and programs give students the skills and confidence to tackle the incredibly challenging problems facing humanity.