Fireside Chat with Michael Oher: Education, Service, & Happiness
August 29, 2024 | 5-6:30 PM CT | The Wond'ry, 3rd Floor Lounge
Free to Attend | Virtual or In-Person | Limited Seats – RSVP Now!
Join us for an inspiring interview with NFL Super Bowl champion Michael Oher, hosted by Joanna Moss from Team Arthur Brooks. Explore Michael’s journey from adversity to success and his ongoing mission to transform education for homeless youth through the Oher Foundation. The discussion will also highlight key insights from Oher’s book When Your Back’s Against the Wall and the bestseller Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey.
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Stuart Weitzman: An Entrepreneurial Journey on the Road Less Traveled
September 10, 2024 | 5:30-7 PM CT (Doors open at 5) Engineering & Science Building, Room 044
Stuart Weitzmanʼs passion for design has been a lifelong pursuit, leading to the internationally renowned shoe company that bears his name. He has been honored extensively for his unique approach to entrepreneurship and for his uncompromising commitment to prioritizing function as an integral element of fashion. During this talk, Stuart will share stories from his 40+ years in the fashion industry.
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TN Maker Fest is accepting exhibitor applications!This is an indoor event with exhibits ranging from art, to candle making, to fabrication, to robotics, and more. Tennessee is full of incredible makers of all kinds. From fabrication to robotics and everything in between, we would love to have your creations represented at our TN MakerFest! Click here to learn more and apply.
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Upcoming Programs & Events: Our events are not only area-focused but also collaborative efforts with both campus-led and community partner initiatives.
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Applications for the VU Space-Edge biomedical accelerator are now open! If you're an innovator or business looking to scale your biomedical innovations and compete in the new space economy, this is your chance. Apply today.
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Join us to drive innovation and transform ideas into actionable solutions that reshape the future of our university and beyond!
Upcoming workshops:
- Workshop: Stretching your Design Thinking Muscles
Thursday, Aug. 29 @ 6-7 PM & Tuesday, Sept. 3 @ 6-7 PM - Workshop: Live Design Thinking
Thursday, Sept. 5 @ 5-6 PM
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Unlock the Power of User Experience Design:
This fall, the Wond'ry opens its application for its cutting-edge Introduction to UX Design Program - a dynamic initiative redefining problem-solving and innovation. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Fall Social Innovation Programming Schedule
Fall 2024 Map The System - Application Deadline: Mon Sept. 2nd by 11:59pm. Apply Here
A systems thinking competition that engages students in deeply understanding and working within complex social and environmental problems.
Tuesday Afternoons, 4:30-6 PM
Sept. 17 - MTS Kickoff
SI Workshops - Register Here
Sept. 20 - Climate Resilience
Oct. 18 - Biomimicry
Nov. 1 - Social Innovation
Nov. 15 - Student Leadership
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Electrical Makerspace WorkshopsElectronics training workshops are provided to ensue students, faculty, and staff get a hands on understanding for how to convert electronics ideas into prototypes and products. View all the dates.
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Join us to explore how circular innovation is reshaping industries and driving sustainability. Hear from industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are leading the way in creating systems where waste is minimized, and resources are continually reused, ensuring a healthier planet for all. Click here to register.
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Empowered by Design:Paulette DeJarnettePaulette DeJarnette, a senior Computer Science and Art major, exemplifies the transformative impact of the Wond'ry's programs. Joining the inaugural UX Studio Cohort Fall 2023, Paulette honed her user experience (UX) design skills and applied her knowledge to real-world challenges. Eager to explore design, innovation, and strategy, Paulette became an Innovation Strategy Intern the summer of 2024, practicing and observing design thinking in action. She also collaborated in developing graphics and a digital workbook prototype for the Vanderbilt Innovation Fellowship Program (VIF).Beyond the Wond'ry, Paulette put her UX expertise into practice, working with a Peabody College team on a National Science Foundation-funded project. Enhancing an AI-powered dialogic reading tool, Paulette is helping promote fundamental reading skills in disadvantaged populations. Paulette's journey exemplifies the transformative power of immersing students in design thinking and strategic problem-solving. The Wond'ry continues to support students like Paulette, cultivating a diverse community of innovators.
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Wond'ry Student Involvement- Private LinkedIn group for student at Vanderbilt University or studying at a university in the greater Nashville area. Click here to join.
- WORK at the Wond'ry to support its programming and get PAID. If interested, apply here.
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Support Our StudentsBy making your tax-deductible gift to our Wond’ry Student Project Fund, you help us award students with the funding they need to turn their ideas into reality. Donate here.
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