Institute for Applied Creativity
The Institute for Applied Creativity is a forum for collaboration among domains and disciplines intent on creating a radiant future. We champion combinations of experimental, rational, intuitive and analytical methods to realize tangible accomplishments.
Innovation through cross-disciplinary creativity
Bring your imagination and help build a brighter future through creative practices. Join us in turning curiosity into action, transforming local ideas into global solutions that inspire change.
About the Institute for Applied Creativity
Focal areas
Interactive and Immersive Education
The IAC’s Interactive & Immersive Education Initiative embraces cutting-edge interactive and immersive technologies to enhance educational practices across a diverse range of fields.
Arts in Health and Wellness
The Institute for Applied Creativity’s Arts in Health program, located within the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, is dedicated to the practice of health and wellness through the arts.
AI, Arts and Creativity
The Institute for Applied Creativity investigates how artificial intelligence can enhance creative processes in education, health care and the arts. It aims to foster new viewpoints and pioneering strategies, aligning with its vision of “AI for All”.
Art and Technology
The Institute for Applied Creativity supports artistic exploration with advanced technology including AI, AR/VR and interactive technology to cultivate artistic innovations.
News
LASER Talk Series Features Patricia Olynyk Of Washington University At J. Wayne Stark Galleries
March 18, 2026 • 2 min. readOlynyk discussed her research project “The Mutable Archive: A Cure for Immortality,” which features live performances and short films about human stories.
LASER Talk Series Continue With Interdisciplinary Discussions At Stark Galleries
Feb. 23, 2026 • 2 min. readThe LASER Talk series will continue March 18 at noon at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries in the Memorial Student Center.
Interdisciplinary Discussions Highlight New Season Of LASER Talks, Starting Sept. 17
Sep. 10, 2025 • 3 min. readThe talks titled “LASER” — for Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous — are presented by the Institute for Applied Creativity.
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Harnessing Creativity and ExpertiseToday’s societal challenges are so complex that multiple areas of expertise are needed to design effective solutions. We combine the inherent creativity of individuals with the expertise from disciplinary practice and research to address these challenges.
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