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From Poetry to Patents: Şafak Serez’s Journey of Creativity Reaches U.S. National Interest
Local immigrant author's new academic paper on creativity, innovation, and cultural contribution gains international attention.
Şafak Serez, an Orlando-based poet, author, and entrepreneur, has recently published a groundbreaking academic paper titled “From Poetry to Patents: Immigrant Creativity and the Multidimensional Impact on U.S. National Interest.”
The study highlights how immigrant contributions in fields such as poetry, music, patents, and entrepreneurship strengthen America’s cultural diplomacy, economic competitiveness, and innovation capacity. Serez, already known for his published poetry collections and creative projects, emphasizes the importance of recognizing immigrant creativity as a vital component of U.S. national interest.
His work is now featured on international academic platforms such as SSRN, further positioning him as a cultural ambassador and creative innovator.
