SC Innovates Advocates

“Early on in my academic studies, I knew a pharmacy degree wouldn’t be enough. Combining a PharmD with an MBA gives me the business knowledge I need to be a… (continued)

“My goal is to be at the forefront of innovation within the aerospace industry so Dr. Cardinal’s course on the Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation was great for me.“… (continued)

PhD Candidate McNair Center for Aerospace Innovation and ResearchUniversity of South Carolina  “Dr. Cardinal’s class, Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation, was an eye opener. It was fascinating – and… (continued)

“The SmartState Endowed Chairs are among the brightest minds in the world in our fields. We are in South Carolina to ignite innovation in technology, start companies, partner with industry,… (continued)

“Being in R&D with large, established corporations, my career has always been on a technical track. Wanting a deeper understanding of the business of innovation, I took Strategic Management of… (continued)

“While working for a major utility company, I was tasked with developing a strategic plan for the next five to ten years. It was challenging! Innovation is unpredictable. How do… (continued)

“Smaller companies have the ability to disrupt entire industries through innovation. As an engineer at the world’s second largest tire manufacturer, I wanted to understand innovation as a strategy. Laura… (continued)

“From the beginning, SmartState Chairs were encouraged to ‘think big’ by our universities and corporate sponsors. That’s exactly what we’ve done in our research, in our teaching, in diversifying and… (continued)