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Nested Knowledge: Disentangling History, Truth, and Race in STEM Experiences.
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Often science is focused on data, research, and publishing with little time left to step back and contemplate science cultures social or historical context. But every piece of research is created and cultivated by real people who are living amid turbulent social evolution.
This intersection is exactly what a collaboration of students and faculty from multiple schools tackled in the virtual and physical art exhibit, Nested Knowledge: Disentangling History, Truth, and Race in STEM Experiences.
The Nested Knowledge exhibit can be experienced online and at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, through February 2022 in honor of Black History Month. The exhibit is the culmination of a 10-week fellowship with STEM, humanities and social sciences faculty and students from Vanderbilt, Fisk University, Tennessee State University, Berea College and Tougaloo College. It was funded by Mellon Partners for the Humanities Education Collaboration.
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New Resources at the Wond'ry:
- Wazoku: Try out some of the Wond'ry challenges or, host your own challenges, with this Innovation Platform. Wazoku will provide you with the tools to innovate and collaborate. All you need is a Vanderbilt email to register. Click here to sign up.
- VUIT Genius Bar: The Wond'ry is now home to the Vanderbilt University IT Genius Bar (VUIT). This collaboration was developed to assist the Wond'ry's student innovators, Ideator and Builder entrepreneurs and Makers developing innovations with a technology component. The Genius Bar will be staffed on Tuesday and Thursday from 11-5pm by a VUIT Relationship Manager.
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Upcoming Programs:
Our programing serves to engage and welcome all students/majors, faculty and staff. No experience is necessary.
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Tools for Social Innovation gives Vanderbilt and the Nashville community the opportunity to explore social innovation through an introduction to the social innovation landscape from design thinking to field application. Participants will engage in a 5-week course where they will experience hands on learning and expand their social innovation network. Click here to sign up for the info session.
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- Sullivan Family Ideator: Application Deadline (Feb. 12)
The Sullivan Family Ideator program is an entry point into accessing the Wond’ry’s resources and expert mentors. It is a no-cost, non-credit program for students, faculty, and staff from universities throughout the Southeast. A limited number of microgrants are awarded to participants displaying a high level of commitment to the idea and initial evidence that supports its merit. Attendance and participation will take place virtually. Click here to apply.
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- Founder: For the first time ever at the Wond’ry, university entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to grow their ventures onsite at Vanderbilt. Founder provides office space, mentorship, and resources for university-affiliated founders ready to build and scale their venture. This high-touch program is limited to a small number of founders each year. Click here to apply.
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Upcoming Wond'ry Events:There is always something going on, and February is full of great opportunities!
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T-Shirt Design Challenge: Submissions by Feb. 9
Vanderbilt Community, the Wond'ry will host the Vanderbilt Entrepreneurship Conference After-Party on February 18 and we want YOU to help design the t-shirt we will be giving away during the event! All designs must be submitted by Wednesday, February 9. Click to Learn More
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Innovation Open Mic: Feb. 9 | 12:00 PM
In collaboration with I-Corps South at Georgia Institute of Technology, the Wond’ry hosts a monthly Innovation Open Mic event, where aspiring innovators are invited to practice presenting their ideas and projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and mentors. Click to Learn More
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Making Elaborate Cards: An Introduction to Laser Cutting and Paper Arts WorkshopFeb. 10 | 7:00 PM
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Shreya Reddy is leading a workshop, Making Elaborate Cards: An Introduction to Laser Cutting and Paper Arts. Come and learn about how AutoCAD and laser cutting will enable you to make a card explosion box that will impress a friend, family member, or maybe that special someone! The workshop will be held on Thursday, February 10th, from 7:00-9:00 PM, at the 2nd Floor Makerspaces in the Wond'ry. Click Here to Register.
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Renaissance Women's Summit: Feb. 17
Renaissance Marketing Group and Boss Talks Network will be hosting their first-ever women’s entrepreneur summit at the Wond’ry. Limited in-person and virtual tickets are still available. Click here to register.
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| Vanderbilt Entrepreneurship Conference: Feb. 18Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management presents its 4th Annual Conference on February 18. Masks are required, and there is an after-party at the Wond’ry! Click here to register
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Enabling Innovation Initiative Lecture: Feb. 18 | 2:00 PMThe Enabling Innovation Initiative (EI2) Seminar will take place on February 18. The spring seminar kick-off lecture entitled, "Entrepreneurship on Campus and Wond’ry Expansion" will be given by Dave A. Owens, Professor for the Practice of Management and Innovation and the Executive Director of the Wond’ry Innovation Center. Click here to register
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Glow Your Own Cloud Workshop: Feb. 22 | 7:00 PMFind the beauty in a cloudy day with this glow cloud workshop where you will build your own LED illuminated indoor cloud to hang in your room. No experience is necessary, and supplies will be provided. Come participate in this workshop led by Ryan Joyce. Click Here to Register
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Social Innovation Speaker Series: Samantha VeideFeb. 23 | 12:00 PMWe continue our social innovation speaker series on February 23rd. Samantha Veide, Associate Director of Forum for the Future, will discuss the 5 traits needed now for business to advance a more regenerative leadership. Click Here to Register
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EmTech Talks: Welcome to the Metaverse? Feb. 24 | 5:00 PMJoin Professor Ole Molvig, founder of the Emerging Technology Lab at the Wond’ry, for a wide-ranging discussion and hands-on demonstration of the “Metaverse.” Topics to include the origins and future intersections of technologies such as spatial computing, virtual and augmented reality, and the blockchain. The Emerging Technology Lab is dedicated to the creative exploration of novel technologies and thoughtful reflection on their social implications. No prior experience required. Click Here to Register
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Mental Health Innovation Challenge and Hackathon Feb. 25-26The event is open to all VUMC and VU affiliates, including students, faculty and staff in all disciplines and departments. The goal of the innovation challenge and hackathon is for teams to come together and develop a novel apps to support mental health, defined broadly. Click Here to Learn More.
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Start Ups and Slices: Feb. 8 | 4:00 PM
Join the Vanderbilt Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (VINES) every Tuesday at 6:30 PM for discussions, guest speakers, food, and community surrounding startups/entrepreneurship/etc. Everyone is welcome! Click Here to Learn More
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Buy Black Vandy: Feb. 10 | 4:00 PMJoin us in the Community Event Space as we support our very own Black faculty, staff, students, and alumni who own businesses! Come shop, engage, and learn about the types of businesses that owned and operated by people within the Vanderbilt community! There will also be snacks and chances to win Black Cultural Center Swag!
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How We Define Specialty Coffee: Producer Perspectives: Feb. 12 | 11:00 AMThis panel stems from dialogue started through the Facticity Coffee Club. The subject of discussion for the first FCC series was the recently published SCA white paper "Towards a Definition of Specialty Coffee." This event will offer a perspective from producers in order to include all voices from across coffee supply streams. Co-hosted by IWCA Honduras and the Women in Coffee Project, the conversation will be in English and Spanish, with live translation available. Click Here to Register
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CECA Visiting Artist Speaker Series - Listening: The Fourth String | Feb. 24 | 6:00 PMThe Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the Department of Art + Design at Austin Peay State University present Listening: The Fourth String, a collaboration between visual artist, Raheleh Filsoofi, and musician, Reza Filsoofi. Click Here to Register
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Competitions and Opportunities:Check out the list below to see if there are any competitions for you! Deadlines are coming up fast, so make sure to apply quickly.
- Circuit Program:Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Learn More | Mar. to May | Deadline: Feb. 11 - LaunchTN Summer Internship Program - Learn More
May-Aug. | Deadline: Feb. 15
- Collegiate Great Brands Competition - Learn More
Mar. 31 | Deadline: Feb. 28
- Next Top Entrepreneur Competition - Learn More
Apr. 14 | Deadline: Mar. 16
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