Currently

artificial intelligence (AI) is exerting an impact on the educational landscape with an intensity and scope that are unparalleled in history

with higher education institutions standing at the forefront and confronting unprecedented challenges. In response to the evolving demands of the era and with the objective of nurturing interdisciplinary and composite talents who are equipped with robust practical skills

exceptional innovation and entrepreneurship competencies

as well as the proficiency to tackle complex engineering problems

the polymer materials and engineering major at Sichuan University firmly anchors itself in the cultivation philosophy of “reinforcing foundational knowledge

enriching general education

expanding global perspectives

and fostering cross-disciplinary integration”. Drawing on the distinctive strengths and characteristics of Sichuan University’s polymer discipline

the program has initiated a comprehensive and in-depth reform of teaching practices in crucial practical components

namely experiments

internships

and hands-on training. This reform has been implemented across multiple dimensions

including top-level strategic planning

curriculum architecture

pedagogical approaches

and platform development. Through a series of well-planned and executed reform initiatives

the program has successfully constructed a “Three-Practical” (experiment-based

internship-oriented

and training-centered) talent cultivation model for polymer materials

empowered by digital intelligence and driven by disciplinary development. This model has led to a marked improvement in the quality of innovative talent cultivation

ensuring better alignment with the talent development requirements of the new era of education. The findings and methodologies presented in this study offer valuable insights and serve as a replicable model for practical teaching reform and innovative talent cultivation in higher education institutions.