Program Overview

Knowledge Integration Program

The Knowledge Integration program is designed to foster collaboration, design thinking, and problem-solving skills.

About Knowledge Integration

• The program's mission and vision are centered around interdisciplinary education and community outreach.
• The program involves researchers and community engagement, with a focus on profiles and careers in Knowledge Integration.

Current Students

• Course offerings include a sequence of core courses, breadth courses, and options for diplomas, minors, and specializations.
• Joint Honours and Concurrent Degrees are available, as well as resources and services for first-year students, academic advisors, and summer experiences.
  • Resources and services include:
    • Frequently asked questions for current KI students
    • KI Works
    • Funding and awards
    • Anti-Oppression Knowledge Integrators (AOK)
    • Thinking about grad school?
    • About to graduate

Alumni and Friends

• The program encourages alumni involvement through annual updates, alumni experiences, and convocation.

Employers

• The program provides resources for employers, highlighting the value of Knowledge Integration graduates in the workforce.

Resources

• Collaboration & Teamwork Resources
• Interdisciplinary Education Resources
• What Does it Mean to be a Knowledge Integrator?

15th Anniversary

• The program celebrated its 15th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in interdisciplinary education.

News and Events

• The program features a seminar series, an annual exhibition (KIX), and a symposium, showcasing student projects and research.

INTEG 121: Collaboration, Design Thinking and Problem Solving

This course introduces design-thinking as a universal skill for seeking solutions to complex problems.

Course Description

• The course involves group-based, real-world projects and individual observation and reflection to develop collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• The final group project is an open design challenge based on students' observations throughout the term.
• Formerly known as "Introduction to the Academy: Design and Problem-Solving"

University Acknowledgement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of its work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples, with its main campus situated on the Haldimand Tract. The university is committed to reconciliation through research, learning, teaching, and community building.