The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property

The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property A longtime advocate for addressing the lack of broad IP literacy across higher education, Dr. Gary K.

The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (Michelson IP) is a non-profit initiative that provides access to IP education to support budding inventors and entrepreneurs – no matter where they are in their journey. Michelson created Michelson IP, an initiative under the Michelson 20MM Foundation that provides free IP education resources for hundreds of institutions, and works alongside faculty in promoting IP awareness.

What does it take to turn research into real-world impact? Michelson IP's Chinwe Ohanele Agwu recaps key insights from t...
07/23/2026

What does it take to turn research into real-world impact?

Michelson IP's Chinwe Ohanele Agwu recaps key insights from the National Academy of Inventors' 15th Annual Conference, including a fireside chat featuring Dr. Gary Michelson and Dr. Robert Langer, who shared why collaboration across disciplines and investing in the next generation of inventors are essential to solving tomorrow's biggest challenges.

Read more: https://michelsonip.com/news/reflections-from-the-15th-annual-nai-conference/

Excited to be at NAF Next in Washington, DC! We’re here connecting with educators, industry partners, and workforce deve...
07/07/2026

Excited to be at NAF Next in Washington, DC! We’re here connecting with educators, industry partners, and workforce development leaders who are reimagining how young people engage with intellectual property, innovation, and the skills that power tomorrow’s economy.

If you’re at the conference, stop by the Innovation Studio to talk IP literacy, K-12 curriculum design, and how we’re building pathways for the next generation of innovators.

When educators are equipped to teach intellectual property, students gain tools that can shape their academic, creative,...
05/12/2026

When educators are equipped to teach intellectual property, students gain tools that can shape their academic, creative, and professional futures.

Apply to the Michelson IP Educators in Residence Program and be part of a growing community advancing IP education in the classroom.

Learn more and apply by June 1, 2026: https://michelsonip.com/partners/educators-in-residence-eir-program/

📣 Applications are now open for the Educators in Residence (EIR) Program!Are you an educator looking to bring intellectu...
03/23/2026

📣 Applications are now open for the Educators in Residence (EIR) Program!

Are you an educator looking to bring intellectual property (IP) education into your classroom? The EIR Program provides funding, resources, and a supportive community to help you get started—no prior IP experience needed.

Hear it from a recent participant: “I don’t really fit the boxes perfectly… but this has been such a wonderful experience.”

Help prepare the next generation of innovators and creators with the tools to protect their ideas.

🗓 Apply by June 1, 2026
👉 Learn more and apply: https://michelsonip.com/partners/educators-in-residence-eir-program/

Educators play a critical role in shaping how students engage with creativity, innovation, and ownership.Join us tomorro...
03/18/2026

Educators play a critical role in shaping how students engage with creativity, innovation, and ownership.

Join us tomorrow, March 19th, to learn about the Michelson IP Educators in Residence (EIR) Program, a year-long opportunity that equips faculty with the tools needed to bring IP education into their classrooms.

During the webinar, you'll learn about:
• Program goals and available resources
• What the EIR experience looks like in practice
• How to apply and join the upcoming cohort

Register: https://michelsonip.com/event/2026-hbcu-futures-collaborative-program/

💡 What happens when students understand the value of their ideas and how to protect them?The Michelson IP Educators in R...
03/13/2026

💡 What happens when students understand the value of their ideas and how to protect them?

The Michelson IP Educators in Residence (EIR) Program helps make that possible by supporting educators as they integrate IP education directly into their courses.

On March 19th, attend our informational webinar to learn how the program supports curriculum development, collaboration, and innovation literacy.

👉 Register: https://michelsonip.com/event/2026-hbcu-futures-collaborative-program/

Are you an educator interested in bringing intellectual property education into your classroom?On March 19th, join us fo...
02/19/2026

Are you an educator interested in bringing intellectual property education into your classroom?

On March 19th, join us for an informational webinar on the Educators in Residence (EIR) Program, a year-long opportunity to integrate IP concepts into existing courses with structured support and funding opportunities.

You’ll learn about:
• Program goals and available resources
• What the EIR experience looks like in practice
• How to apply and join the upcoming cohort

Register: https://michelsonip.com/event/2026-hbcu-futures-collaborative-program/

02/12/2026

Michelson Philanthropies is proud to announce the appointment of Phillip J. Kim as Executive Director.

A leader within the Michelson ecosystem since 2009, Phillip brings deep institutional knowledge and a track record of turning bold ideas into measurable impact. Alongside an executive team with more than 50 years of combined service, he will guide our work across education, public policy, medical research, and animal welfare.

We look forward to this next chapter grounded in experience, driven by mission, and focused on lasting systemic change.

Pictured left to right: Phillip J. Kim (Executive Director); Miguel León (Managing Director, Michelson 20MM Foundation); Mayra Lombera (Chief Policy Officer); Jennifer Naitaki (Managing Director, Michelson Found Animals Foundation); Darice Bailey (Chief Financial & Operations Officer).

Read more: https://www.michelsonphilanthropies.org/michelson-philanthropies/executive-director-announcement/

Innovation starts with understanding ownership. 💡The IP Literacy Project, presented by the Michelson Intellectual Proper...
02/10/2026

Innovation starts with understanding ownership. 💡

The IP Literacy Project, presented by the Michelson Intellectual Property Institute, brings intellectual property education into K–12 classrooms, helping students learn how to protect their ideas and turn creativity into opportunity. Through hands-on lessons and expert-led workshops, students will gain skills that support future careers and economic mobility.

The program is currently being piloted in six California schools with plans to expand nationwide.

👉 Learn more and join us: https://michelsonip.com/ip-literacy-project/

National STEM Day may have passed, but we’re still celebrating the innovators using science, technology, engineering, an...
11/25/2025

National STEM Day may have passed, but we’re still celebrating the innovators using science, technology, engineering, and math to tackle one of our biggest sustainability challenges: food waste. 🥑

Edible coatings that keep produce fresh longer, smart packaging that tracks real-time freshness, and AI tools that predict spoilage before it happens are some examples of how STEM thinkers are transforming how we protect our food and our planet.

These breakthroughs often start in classrooms and labs, showing the power of curiosity, experimentation, and STEM education.

Let’s continue investing in the next generation of problem-solvers who turn big ideas into real-world impact. 🔬 https://michelsonip.com/news/stem-and-food-sustainability-the-science-behind-freshness-safety-and-shelf-life/

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