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Corporate Impact Network

Investing in the World’s Future STEM Leaders

The Corporate Impact Network (CIN) recognizes companies whose commitment to ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s mission is shown through active engagement and merit-level donations.

Engaging corporations in support for research programs, interaction with students and faculty, and participation in a range of university-wide opportunities exemplifies the convergence of industry and academia. While protecting its intellectual vitality and integrity, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly seeks to maximize opportunities for partnership and collaboration with industry.

Why Partner With ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly?

An all-STEM curriculum, including 12 bachelor’s degrees and four master’s degrees designed to prepare graduates for careers in today’s fastest-growing fields, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly is also a nationally ranked University.

In its 2023 Best Colleges list, U.S. News and World Report ranked ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly #1 public college in the Southeast U.S., Top 20 public Engineering Program without a Ph.D., and #2 Best Value public college in the Southeast U.S.

With STEM job growth estimated at approximately 25% over the next two years due to an underdeveloped pipeline of high-tech professionals, ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly is providing the kind of graduates ³Ô¹ÏÍø needs to impact the global innovation marketplace.

Become A Partner

Whether your company wishes to recruit STEM talent, sponsor a student design project or student event, provide scholarships, or participate in STEM Talks, the Corporate and Foundation Relations team will connect you with the corresponding University resources and provide ongoing communication and updates about activities and impact.

A robust array of benefits and engagement opportunities vary by level of philanthropic commitment, starting at $5,000, for a two-year term with the option to renew or upgrade at the end of the term.

Contact the Corporate and Foundation Relations team to arrange an informal meeting to determine how your company can benefit from becoming a Corporate Impact Network Partner.

Corporate Impact Network Events

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly is the epicenter of innovation, science, and cutting-edge technology. Members of the Corporate Impact Network access this knowledge through meaningful interactive opportunities and exclusive events.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly Impact Summit

The ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly Impact Summit is for all donors of merit including Corporate Impact Network partners at the director, executive, and principal levels. The Summit highlights the impact philanthropy is having at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly. The event includes briefings on novel programmatic areas and State-of-³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly updates from leadership staff, faculty, and/or students.

Coffee & Career Breakfast

The Presidential Speaker Series at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly welcomes industry leaders, changemakers in technology and innovation, alumni, faculty. Led by President Devin Stephenson, dialogue may touch on a wide range of topics, including research, groundbreaking technologies, and innovation, while offering opportunities for thought-provoking interactions with the audience.

Company Day at ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly

Corporate Impact Network members at the Executive and Principal levels have an opportunity to host an exclusive event with company branding on ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly’s campus. The time can be customized to meet the needs of the company and can be utilized for recruiting sessions, candidate interviews, a STEM Talk and/or a meet and greet reception.

Corporate Impact Partners

Corporate & Foundation Relations

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.

Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining ³Ô¹ÏÍø Poly in 2025, she spent 11 years at SUNY Potsdam, where she advanced to Full Professor and developed a 3-2 Engineering dual-degree program with Clarkson University. Her work emphasizes experiential learning and research-driven education to prepare students for careers in STEM fields.