IGNITE is an international interdisciplinary program created in 2016 with the vision of understanding and tackling real-world issues. Collegiate underclassmen and advanced high-school students will gain a deeper appreciation for topics of personal interest, while cultivating a personal toolkit of skills, through the first-hand experience, that will prepare them for higher education. During the program, students will participate in lectures and activities throughout the academic year which includes university professors and researchers providing hands-on guidance and mentoring.