February 9th
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel ballrooms
Startup Job Fair: 3pm-6pm
Venture Showcase: 6pm-9pm
Mid-South Hub Convocation 7-8pm
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Vanderbilt University invites you to attend the Vanderbilt Innovation Summit, hosted by the Wond’ry, the Vanderbilt Innovation Council (VIC), and several student organizations including Vanderbilt Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (VINES), Change++, Vandy Blockchain, and Theta Tau. The event will include a Startup Job fair, in which students can find an internship or full-time position at an impactful start-up, followed by a Venture Showcase to display the incredible ideas, efforts and accomplishments within the greater Nashville area and beyond. During the event, a momentous ceremony will ignite the birth of the NSF I-corps Mid-South HUB, an entrepreneurial institution to support academic commercialization, economic growth, and shared prosperity. Come learn and explore what the entrepreneurial community has to offer! Find out more and register here.
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Ideator Bootcamp: Onsite at SWSX
Student entrepreneurs, apply for the opportunity to do customer discovery onsite at SXSW, the premier destination for dreamers, innovators, storytellers, and global thought leaders! All expenses will be paid. Click here to apply. Applications are due by Friday, February 10th, at 6:00 PM.
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Our Map the System leadership team would love your support in helping interdisciplinary teams of students embark on systems mapping projects.
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These students are passionate about creating positive change and are dedicating the next two months to understanding the complexities of various societal and environmental issues. Whether it's sharing resources, connecting them with relevant individuals, or offering your time for an interview, your contribution will play a significant role in their growth and learning.
Thank you for considering! You can click here to fill out the form.
To assist with their research, they are seeking Zoom or in-person interviews and/or resource sharing with individuals who have lived experience and/or expertise in the following topics: - Disability Inclusion in Churches
- Climate Commitments in Business
- Educational Support for Children of Serious Illness
- Impacts of Overfishing
- Coffee Production in Brazil
- Industrial Cattle Production in the U.S.
- Agricultural Irrigation in the American Southwest
- Education Inequity for Migrant Children in Shanghai, China
- Higher Education for Underprivileged Students in Pakistan
- Implications of Tourism and Shared Economy in Nashville, Tennessee
- Homelessness in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
- Socio-Economic Disparity Surrounding American Youth Soccer
- Designing a Nursing Informatics Innovation Lab
- Mental Health Disparities in Immigrant Populations in the U.S.
- Expanding Women's Rights on a Global Perspective
- Health Care Disparities in Pacific Islands
- Substance Abuse/Harm Reduction in Portugal
- Bridging Differences Among People (to be refined!)
- Higher Education in Nashville Prisons
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Introducing the Inaugural Climate Innovation Accelerator (CIA) Cohort
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Student Leads:
Jenna Weber (Sophomore), Defne Salli (Senior), Kristen Sequiera (Senior), Henry Coleman (Sophomore), Bryce Emmanuel (Junior), Lishan Li (Sophomore), Lizzie Patel (Sophomore), Daniel Howie (Senior), Ryan Stutz (Senior), Madeline Repath (Senior), and Sophie Lopez (Sophomore)
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Clients for CIA:
Recycle & Reinvest, TN Solar Energy Association, The Housing Fun, Urban League, TriState Minority Diversity Supplier Counci, A&M Marketplace, Emergency Response Team, Perfectly Cordial Cocktail Mixer,
SourceMark Medical, Resource Facility Solutions, and The FIND Design
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Mentors for CIA:Liquidonate, Caldwell Environmental Solutions, TVA, Globan, Texas Education Agency, Lyft, Cummins Filtration, VIRO, Amazo, Schneider Electric, and AssetLink Commercial Advisors
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Unlock Your Creativity and Enhance Your Innovative Potential with Fundamentals of Innovation!
This exciting new course offered by the Wond’ry is designed to empower any individual with the knowledge and skills needed to drive innovation and make a positive impact. Whether you’re interested in design thinking, entrepreneurship, product design, or just want to learn how to think more creatively, this self-paced, free-of-charge course has everything you need to succeed. Start exploring the world of innovation today! To get enrolled, email kelsey.g.driscoll@vanderbilt.edu and start your journey today.
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Mentions and Congratulations:
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Vanderbilt SPEAR's winning Green-A-Thon team tackles food waste.
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Congratulations to the winning team of tonight's Vandy SPEAR Green-A-Thon, comprised of Karisse Chisholm, Sydney Petrie, & Caroline Lee. The presentation, Size Matters, tackled food waste on campus, by proposing the implementation of smaller portion plates, so that students utilizing the All-You-Can-Eat meal system don't over-serve their food portions. The second and third place winners were also very impressive, proposing a Green Shuttle for students to have access to the surrounding TN State Parks, and the creation of a Living Moss Wall.
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Director of Making, Professor Kevin Galloway, attended the TOM Educators’ Workshop in the Negev in Southern Israel. This workshop was focused on sharing knowledge on making for social impact as well as expanding the TOM Global network in academic institutions.
Here he is at the TOM mini wheelchair build party - ASSEMBLED! The mini wheelchair was delivered to Lakiya Interdisciplinary Middle School, Israel.
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Former Wond'ry Builder participant Nisala Kalupahana of baseline featured in MarketWatch
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Caitlin Scheder-Bieschin and Juliana Hoover-Potash and Clinton Global Initiative UniversityThe social innovation practice area is proud to announce Caitlin Scheder-Bieschin and Juliana Hoover-Potash both got accepted into the Clinton Global Initiative University that kicks off next month in coordination with the on-campus March conference. Their winning submission builds off their research from the Map the System program last year on Inequities in the School System that landed their team a finalist ranking in the global competition in Oxford, England. Both are working at the Wond’ry this semester as student workers and are graduate students at Peabody College graduating this May.
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Sam Stubbs and Clinton Global Initiative UniversitySam Stubbs was also accepted into Clinton Global Initiative University for his non-profit venture, Chicago Beach CleanUp (CBCU). Founded in 2019 by Sam and co-founder Lou Ellstrand, CBCU hosts beach cleanup volunteer outings at Chicago-area beaches, contributing to local and global marine conservation efforts while enhancing the Lake Michigan beach experience. Past cleanups have ranged from public events for community volunteers to private team-building outings for Fortune 500 firms. Sam is an HOD Capstone intern in ecosystem development at the Wond'ry and a member of Peabody College's class of 2024.
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Yesenia Sevilla, Director of Strategic Engagement & Ecosystem Development interviews with News Channel 4The Wond'ry's very own Yesenia Sevilla, interviewed with Alexandria Adams of News Channel 4, to discuss the upcoming Renaissance Women's Summit. Look for her segment on our social channels soon!
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The Black Cultural Center is proud to present a comprehensive list of events for 2023 that combines both virtual and in-person opportunities for the community to participate in. Click here to view all of the events.
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Vanderbilt Innovation & Entrepreneurship Society (VINES) is hosting info meetings starting today to invite students to our upcoming programs. VINES is an inclusive organization serving innovators across all disciplines. Programs this semester include: Cohort program (startup bootcamp), Paid job/internship matching, 48 Hour Launch pitch competition, Mentorship matching with accomplished innovators, Big-little matching with fellow members, Social events, including weekly coffee meetups
Monday 2/6, 6-6:30pm at Commons 235/237 ( RSVP here)
Wednesday 2/8, 7-7:30pm at Buttrick 102 ( RSVP here)
Thursday, 2/9, 6-6:30pm at Featheringill 134 ( RSVP here) [after our Startup Job Fair at Loews Ballroom]
Stay updated with their events: Anchor Link ( here) and follow our Instagram @vines.vu for the latest updates!
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Papermaking: Feb. 13 | 7-9 PMLearn how to get started making your own recycled paper with just a few simple household tools. Click here to register.
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Knitting: Starts Feb. 14 5-7 PMThis workshop is every 2 weeks and is open to knitters of all levels, whether you are a seasoned knitter or just starting out. Click here to register.
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Upcycling a T-Shirt to a Pillow: Feb. 16 4-6 PMThis workshop is every 2 weeks and is open to knitters of all levels, whether you are a seasoned knitter or just starting out. Click here to register.
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Come join us virtually to learn from a quantum machine learning leading expert, about the importance of the field and how quantum computing can be integrated with machine learning to develop algorithms that solve real world problems.
Dr. Frank Zickert is a quantum machine learning engineer and author of Hands-On Quantum Machine Learning With Python. He teaches quantum machine learning in an accessible way to help those without a degree in mathematics or physics get started in the field.
Date: Saturday February 17, 2023 – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Register here.
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The 7th Annual TFC Social Ventures Summit will provide a platform for innovators and changemakers to showcase and discuss their ideas with the Vanderbilt community - ranging from innovative education to health technologies with local and global impact through panel discussions and workshops that will provide space for students and social entrepreneurs to meet and learn from one another.
Tthe Wond'ry's Social Innovation team is excited to be leading the following breakout sessions during the TFC Summit:
Session 1: Intro to Social Innovation
Session 2: Intro to Systems Mapping
Session 3: Power Dynamics
Session 4: Social Innovation Professional Pathways
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We are excited to share an upcoming half-day business summit, “Cultural Transformation: Engage Your Team and Avoid Quiet Quitting.” This will be an exciting afternoon focused on positive, authentic corporate culture solutions. Our speakers have built their sessions based on years of global experience, and now they want to share their insight with those interested in creating positive business environments. A limited number of student scholarships will be provided on a first come first served basis! If interested, email Kara Walsh: Kara@EpicPivot.com, to learn more and hold your spot.
Date: February 23, from 1-5 PM,
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Sewing Pattern & Textile Fund. Feb. 23 3:30-5:00 PM
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Renaissance Women's Summit: Feb. 25
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Hospital Gown (Re)Design Workshop: Feb. 26 | 12-5 PM
Join a team of designers from the Wond’ry Fiber Arts Build (FAB) Lab and Vanderbilt’s Medical Innovators Development Program (MIDP) for this single-day workshop where your team will develop a dignity-centered hospital gown, from ideation to prototype! Click here to register.
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Come and join Design for America if you want to improve mental health on campus! Learn human-centered design while working on a project in partnership with HopeLab, DFA Rutgers, and CSW. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact chidinmma.e.egemonu@vanderbilt.edu
Wednesday evenings throughout the semester at 7PM, Wond’ry Makerspace (2nd Floor)
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Kelsey DriscollProgram Coordinator, Innovation and Design Research
Hi everyone! My name is Kelsey, and as a recent hire to I&DR team, I am thrilled to be a part of the community of creative thinkers and doers at the Wond'ry. I was born and raised here in Nashville, amidst the creative and collaborative energy that put Music City on the map. With a bachelor's degree in Geology from Claremont McKenna College and an interdisciplinary background spanning cultural heritage management, remote sensing, healthcare, and higher education, I was drawn to the Wond'ry's collaborative and multi-disciplinary spirit. As a songwriter and music lover, I am passionate about fostering individual creative confidence and am looking forward to infusing this passion into my work at the Wond'ry. In my free time, you can typically find me walking at Shelby Bottoms, scribbling lyrics and recording voice memos, or eating Thai food at International Market on Belmont Boulevard. Stop by my desk in the Program Coordinator Coterie to chat about all of the exciting programming I&DR has to offer!
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Part-Time Report Writer at the Wond’ry
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic undergraduate or graduate student with report-writing experience to take the lead on drafting a final report for one of the Wond'ry's Industry Collaborators Program projects. Experience writing professional reports highly desired, and familiarity with healthcare is a plus! Flexible hours. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send resume to Kelsey.g.driscoll@vanderbilt.edu or fill out this link.
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Mid-South Hub Communications Assistant
The Hub Communications Assistant for the Mid-South Innovation Hub works in the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt University’s Innovation Center. The Hub Communications Assistant is a key individual contributor responsible for a diverse set of communication and marketing tasks designed to elevate awareness of the Mid-South Hub activities, both internal and external to the Hub. This person will work closely with the Hub Communications Coordinator to design and produce communications content to align with the overall Hub strategy to share across Hub partners. The Hub Communications Assistant will assist the Hub Communications Coordinator in executing the Hub-wide communication strategy, including production of advertisements, Hub materials, and promotional items for cohorts and training. Click here to apply.
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Challenges and Opportunities:
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The Wond’ry Internship Network (WIN) provides a platform for undergraduate and graduate students from Tennessee-based institutions of higher learning to reach their inner innovator. Students can explore their passions by choosing between a variety of opportunities within one of the many Wond’ry practice areas (Biomedical Innovation, Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Research & Design, Making, the Launch Incubator, and the Wond’ry itself). Through each project, interns not only learn relevant skills but also make an impact by assisting in trailblazing work. To learn more and apply, visit our Work at the Wond'ry page.
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More Opportunities:
- Heartland Challenge Startup Competition- Learn More Apr. 13-15 | Deadline: Feb. 10
- Strobel Award Nomination- Learn More | May 12 Deadline: Feb. 15
- Nashville Environmental Sustainability Photo Contest - Learn More | Apr. 15 | Deadline: Feb. 15
- LaunchTN Summer Internship- Learn More | Summer Deadline: Feb. 21
- BioTN Scipreneur Challenge- Learn More | Feb. 23 Deadline: N/A
- Collegiate Great Brands Competition-
Learn More | Mar. 22 | Deadline: Feb. 23 - Carbon Management Collegiate Competition
Learn More | June 1 | Deadline: Feb. 28
- Rice Business Plan Competition-
Learn More | May 11-13 | Deadline: Feb. 28 - 2GI Spring 2023 Cohort - Learn More | Mar. 20-May 22 Deadline: Mar. 6
- Catalyst Competition - Learn More | Oct. | Deadline: Mar. 7
- Next Top Entrepreneur Competition-
Learn More | Apr. 20 | Deadline: Mar. 22
- Summer Venture Lab: Berkley - Learn More
May 22 - Jun. 30, 2023 | Deadline: Mar. 31
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Open House
Stratford Writers’ Room
Thursday, March 2
4:00 - 7:00 PM (Program begins at 5:00 PM)
Stratford STEM Magnet and Southern Word have launched the first Writers’ Room of its kind in Nashville. This collaborative model increases the range of educators and mentors supporting students and teachers in their curricular and co-curricular goals. The initiative blends traditional writing assistance with creative enhancements; seeking a new balance between skill development, relevance, and aspiration. Come learn about the Writers’ Room and reflect on how we can make this resource a long-term reality for more young people. Click here to register.
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Applications for the Spark Cleantech Accelerator at the University of Tennessee Research Park are now open! Apply before May 12th. The 12- week program kicks off on August 14th in Knoxville, Tennessee. The program provides mentorship, connections, stipends, prototyping services, and business acceleration services to early stage cleantech entrepreneurs to help commercialize new innovations. Find out more at www.tnresearchpark.org/spark/accelerator.
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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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