Adam Carlson

MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Earning the opportunity to be part of a trailblazing tech startup company that is working on a head-mounted virtual retinal display that superimposes 3D computer-generated imagery over real-world objects. As a patent engineer at Magic Leap, I have the unique privilege of working alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry and studying the technologies and experiences they’re creating. I take great pride in helping to build a patent portfolio that both protects the intellectual property behind these innovations and adds value to the company.

HOW DREXEL HELPED: Drexel’s engineering program not only provided me with a wealth of technical knowledge, it also taught me problem- solving skills that I often find myself relying upon in both legal and business settings. My senior design project allowed me to directly participate in the innovative process from ideation to prototype and testing, and ultimately to pursuing patent coverage on our work. Working with Drexel’s patent attorneys was my first real exposure to the field of intellectual property. The experience helped me to see this field as an alternative career path that uniquely catered to my engineering background, passion for innovation, curiosity for new technologies and communication skills.

WHERE I’ll BE IN FIVE YEARS: The field I work in is both multidimensional and dynamic, which makes it exciting. In the next five years, I plan to be working somewhere at the intersection of engineering, law and business. I hope to continue to work with cutting-edge technologies in a similar capacity as I currently am.