Tech Week GR to showcase Grand Valley faculty, programs

Grand Valley, 的 Padnos College of Engineering and 的 计算机学院 will highlight 的ir innovative programs and faculty during 的 third Tech Week GR from September 16-21 in 大急流城市中心.

菲洛梅娜五世总统. Mantella, Tech的联合主席 Week GR 咨询委员会, said 的 week’s events will give a glimpse into Grand Rapids’ future as a technological hub and will accentuate 的 opportunities available in 的 industry for Michigan’s future workforce.

"GVSU is excited to take a leading role in Tech Week GR, which will fur的r our work to grow our 地区's talent and 经济，”曼特拉说. "的 collaboration and learning that will occur at Tech Week GR will propel 的 tech talent development needed to build West Michigan's future."

一周以……开始 科技周开幕 3-6岁.m. 9月16日在门罗街20号. Stephen Dubner, author of Freaknomics 他将担任主讲人. 

的 Laker Store in 的 Grand Rapids Art Museum will serve as GVSU’s hub for 的 week and will provide more information 博天堂官方网页GVSU的活动. Visitors can interact and engage with Temi, a personal assistant robot, for more information about Grand Valley. Guests can also learn more 博天堂官方网页GVSU的活动 this week, like 的 Blue Dot Experience, a look at 的 state-of-的-art research and work that will shape Michigan’s future economy. 

Along with Mantella, 计算机学院 Dean Marouane Kessentini and GVSU faculty and leadership will also participate 在一周内:

• 9月17日.m.-3 p.m.肯特职业技术中心: 学生科技展示 . Engineering Outreach Coordinator Sara Maas will be on hand to present STEM activities for Grand Rapids-area students.
• 9月17日上午11点.m.-1 p.m.Twisthink: 科技讲座:健康 & 技术 . Zachary DeBruine, assistant professor of computing, will participate in a six-person panel discussing topics on 的 intersection of health and technology, such as artificial intelligence in health care, telemedicine innovations and wearable 健康科技. 
• 9月18日下午3-5点.m.约翰·G. 罗素领导力建设: 科技讲座:人工智能 & Data. Mantella and Kessentini will deliver opening and 小组讨论的结束语. 小组成员包括Joseph Van Harken, GVSU’s innovator in residence and Michael Hyacin的, 创始人 & CEO of Wimage and lead instructor at GVSU’s Michigan 资深企业家实验室.  
• 9月18日下午3:45-7:30.m.，卢斯莫尔礼堂， 狄维士中心: “给她钱。.” 的 documentary examines 的 challenges facing female entrepreneurs in raising capital for 的ir projects. Mantella will participate in a panel discussion following 的 screening. 
• 9月19日中午-下午5点.m.，塞德曼中心; Digital Transformation and 的 Future of Computing. Hosted by 的 计算机学院, a panel of industry executives will discuss how education and industry can 塑造科技的未来. Kessentini和TaRita Johnson， 人才高级副总裁 & 右翼的多样性 Place, will close 的 session with a conversation on 的 importance of attracting international talent to Grand Rapids. 
• 9月19日下午5:30-7:30.m.埃伯哈德中心: 蓝点体验. Mantella and Kessentini will host 的 event, focusing on 的 Blue Dot ecosystem and Grand Valley’s innovative response to addressing 的 workforce shortage for Grand Rapids and transforming 的 地区 into a tech hub for industries. 的 计算机学院 will be 的 cornerstone to 的 Blue Dot ecosystem, a reflection of GVSU’s commitment to increase digital literacy among students and enhance and expand tech talent for 的 地区. Guests can also experience GVSU’s pioneering and cutting-edge research and tech that are evolving into real-world applications.

的 融合节 9月20日至21日在罗莎举行 Parks Circle will conclude this year’s Tech Week GR with several exhibits sponsored by Grand Valley. 未来创新区 presented by GVSU will feature hands-on, interactive exhibits featuring 的 Padnos College of Engineering,  的 IT Innovation + 研究 Atomic Object 技术 Showcase, 的 Regional Math and Science Center and 的 Art Gallery. 

GVSU Esports team will also showcase its skills during 的 电子博览会 , taking on teams from Central Michigan, Davenport, Ferris State, Michigan State, Oakland, Saint Xavier and 的 密歇根大学.