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As the university’s third annual Innovation Week arrived on campus, hundreds gathered at ���ϳԹ��� to celebrate and advance the university’s culture of innovation, learn from experts and share ideas and experiences. The week involved 45 events, each focused on the theme of how persistence...

Now in its third year, Innovation Week recognizes ���ϳԹ��� community members who exemplify the university’s innovative culture. Yesterday, the 2024 Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners were honored, and today, a celebratory luncheon will recognize the Innovators of the Year alo...

Seven to earn Innovator of the Year awards Innovation Week brings together students, faculty, alumni and industry leaders to share ideas, showcase projects, and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the ���ϳԹ��� community. During Innovation Week, taking place Oct. 28-Nov. 1, you can ...

Following this year’s Innovation Week theme, “Failure and Persistence in Innovation,” ���ϳԹ��� wants to celebrate the unintended advances that our researchers have made through their persistent research efforts. As a part of Innovation Week 2024, all are invited to the SEEK (Serendipitous Epiphany thr...

Members of the ���ϳԹ��� community are invited to a hands-on workshop at Sears think[box] during Innovation Week. The Design Sprint will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Design Sprint will guide participants through a rapid ideation and prototyping process, alwa...

Members of the ���ϳԹ��� community are invited to a night of trivia at The Jolly Scholar during Innovation Week Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. All registrants will receive a buffet dinner (chicken, pizza, salad) and those 21 years and older will receive up to two drink ti...

Try, try again. Researchers know that great discoveries can take winding, unpredictable paths. In the face of unfunded grant proposals, conflicting results and people who don’t yet see the vision, research can sometimes feel like failure—but persistence through the process is what often drives inno...

Members of the ���ϳԹ��� community are invited to attend the Pitch Your Poster Contest featuring student and postdoc presenters. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the university’s best and brightest student and postdoc innovators. The contest will run from noon to 3 p.m....

Do you have an idea for an invention but are struggling with next steps? Are you considering founding or participating in a startup company, and looking to receive feedback? Members of the ���ϳԹ��� community are invited to a Speed Mentoring event during Innovation Week Monday,...

As part of Innovation Week 2024, all are invited to tour Sears think[box] and learn about the options for innovation and creation on the ���ϳԹ��� campus. Sears think[box] is the largest open access innovation center and makerspace in the United States. This is one of eight tour stops featured in Innov...