Master of IP Management & Markets Program News and Events

IPMM Class of 2012 Reception

Members of the IPMM class of 2012 were welcomed at a reception in their honor on August 19, 2011, following completion of IPMM Bootcamp. Graduate College Dean Ali Cinar greeted each of the students, who enjoyed some relaxation after a challenging two-week introduction to the program.

IPMM Class of 2011 Commencement

The inaugural IPMM class completed their master's coursework on May 19, 2011. Their last class consisted of a Capstone project whereby they worked as a team to prepare a full IP strategy and recommendations report for a start-up company in the clean energy space. Professors Dennis Roberson and Mickie Piatt served as advisors to the students. The IPMM class participated in Commencement Ceremonies on IIT Main Campus on May 14, 2011.

And a special Commencement Celebration was held for the students on May 22, 2011, following completion of the Capstone course.

From left to right: Dean Hal Krent, Qi Zhang, Robert Rutherford, Dean Ali Cinar, Mark Alilovich, Khaliyq Muhammad, Lavanya Lakshmi Seedi, Professor Mickie Piatt. (IPMM Graduate Brent Whitford is missing from the photo.)

From left to right: Mark Alilovich, Lavanya Lakshmi Seedi, Robert Rutherford, Brent Whitford, Professor Elie Geisler, Qi Zhang. (Graduate Khaliyq Muhammad was unable to attend.)