The Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, named National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Hub lead institution
Vanderbilt University has been chosen by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead the new Mid-South Innovation Corps Hub, a group of nine universities that make up a regional coalition of diverse, tech-forward institutions to promote inclusive innovation, spur economic development and prosperity, and transform Mid-south metro areas into growth and commercialization centers for STEM-related technologies. Read more here!
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Social Innovation Bootcamp: A 5-week program that provides an introduction into the landscape of social innovation.
We are still accepting applications for the second program session:
-Thursday's from 4:30 - 6:00 PM, Sept. 15 - Oct. 20
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Upcoming Events:There is always something going on at the Wond'ry!
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Social Innovation Speaker Series:
Come hear from speaker Lacie Thorne, founder of Phigitals and MBA candidate at Yale School of Management in Sustainability, as she walks us through an interactive format introducing blockchain technology and the utility derived therein. Participants will learn how consumers can benefit from Web3 initiatives, and how NFTs can expand the utility of consumer goods while promoting sustainability. No registration required for this event.
Friday, September 30, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, the Wond’ry 3rd Floor Lounge
Mark your calendars for upcoming sessions: Oct 28th & Nov 18th!
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The TN Maker Fest is just a few weeks away, on October 1st, from 10 am to 5 pm! This event will be held at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation, & will include a variety of amazing exhibits & vendors. From fabrication, to robotics, & everything in between, this free event promises to be a fun filled time for the whole family. Click here to learn more, register for an exhibit, or the event.Exhibitor registration is closing soon, so if you are interested in becoming a vendor, apply soon!
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Sewing Workshops
Beginning the second week of the semester, The FAB Lab staff will offer a range of introductory sewing workshops for the Vanderbilt & Nashville community, with skill building broken down into tiers 1-3. Taking a minimum of Tier 1 will be required to use the lab equipment. Sewing skills in Teirs 2 & 3 will include some adaptive fashion tool building to serve people with physical disabilities. To register, click here.
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We have an exciting line up of Stop & Wond'ry events this year. Check out upcoming fall stops below:
- David Mendelson| Sept. 22 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | ESB 048. Click here to register.
Learn the true meaning of “recycling” & how the concept is neither new…nor what you think it is with his question, "By-Product or Next Big Idea?". - Patrick Leddin | Oct. 24 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | ESB 048. Click here to register.
Patrick will walk us through the incredible power of stories, the importance of perspective, & the freedom found in discipline, with his question, "What is the 12-Year Gap?".
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C4E Speaker Series: Sep. 20Vanderbilt Center for Entrepreneurshup is excited to launch their new speaker series, Voices of Entrepreneurship, with featured guest Daniel Rosenzweig. Click here to register.
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Google Cirq Workshop: Sept. 26Google Cirq is a python package that researchers at Google use to work on quantum computing research projects that can help improve the world. Hence, the Wond'ry would be hosting a virtual workshop with a google professional on how to use cirq to develop quantum circuits and run quantum computing experiments. To register, click here.
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Wielding the Power of the Pod in Higher Ed: Sep. 29 & 30Join Jad Abumrad, creator and host of Radiolab, as he tackles a myriad of questions around podcasting, such as how do you grade a podcast and what are the elements that make an audio story good? Click here to register.
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What is Web3? Oct. 4
This event will provide an overview of web3 through a mini-workshop addressing “What is web3?” and a panel discussion on web3 use cases across different sectors. To register, click here.
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Innovation Open Mic: Oct. 12In 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 & projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts & mentors. Register Here.
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The Tikkun Olam Makers Makeathon is looking for Need Knowers!We've had an overwhelming response from our makers, and require more Need Knowers (someone with a disability or someone who can represent them) to participate in the makeathon. If interested, please apply below by September 23rd.
TOM makers work in teams at the Wond'ry Makerspaces to create affordable solutions for neglected challenges of people living with disabilities.
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Design for America Meetings:
Design for America: Design for America is a student-led organization that brings about sustainable change on campus using interdisciplinary design. To affect social change, the organizations seek to understand the challenges of our communities, create solutions based on human-centered insights, and then partner with organizations to execute these ideas. We are a tight-knit community of people with different backgrounds and foster a supportive professional, academic, and social development environment.
To get involved:
Show up to any of their meetings! Wednesdays, Buttrick 304
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Working at the Wond'ry
Current Full Time Positions:
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Destane GarrettHello, my name is Destane Garrett and I am the Biomedical Innovation Program Coordinator at the Wond’ry! This is my first "real" job, as I've formally been a student (grad or otherwise) at Vanderbilt and beyond. I am a forever learner at heart though, so feel free to talk to me about anything you're passionate about or interested in so I can learn something new from you! Outside of the Wond'ry you can find me playing games on my Switch and hanging with my best bud Chucky, who I've had as a puppy companion my entire time in Nashville.
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Challenges and Opportunities:
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- Free Virtual Tickets: BLD Southeast- Learn More
Sept. 22 | Deadline: NA - Venturewell E-Team Grant Program- Learn More
Winter 2023 | Deadline: Oct. 5
- Apply to be a TNAchieves Mentor -Learn More
2023 | Deadline: Oct. 21
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Radical Shoots is looking for interns! They provide high quality, locally-grown microgreens to the Nashville market. To learn more, click 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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