EDUCATION — TECHNOLOGY — INNOVATION
Who we are...
Currently located in room 012 and 040 of the Atrium in the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons, the Atomic Object TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE is a premier exhibition space within Innovation + Research in the Information Technology Division. The showcase team includes of a variety of students across several majors at Grand Valley State University, all focused on providing faculty, staff, and students with an immersive and engaging environment to: INTERACT, DISCOVER, LEARN, and SHARE how innovative emerging technologies can enhance teaching and improve student learning at GVSU.
Learn more about the showcase in Grand Valley Magazine, GVSU Lanthorn, EdTech Magazine, EDUCAUSE Review, and Campus Technology Magazine.
We are on mission to identify innovative technologies that can transform the educational experience at Grand Valley State University. If you have ideas, suggestions, or comments, please take a moment to contact us.
What we do...
Extended Reality
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We offer several different ways to experiences Extended Reality. Whether it's virtual reality with Meta Quests or our high powered Valve Index, or augmented reality using our Microsoft Hololens, you can find plenty of ways to immerse yourself in technology.
Makerspace
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We have several tools available like 3D printing, an embroidery machine, and Cricut Maker for use. 3D Printing is free for all faculty, staff, and students! Other tools you'll just need to provide your own materials.
Workshops
Come learn about the tools and technology we offer. We offer workshops throughout the semester on our various technologies. Not finding a workshop on the technology you're looking for? Just ask!
Exploration
We offer a variety of other technologies like the Sphero, a Visual Synthesizer, and Robotics. We are always looking to the horizon to see what's coming, trying to make our systems and technology better, and staying on the cutting edge of technological advancements. If you see something we should have let us know!
HOURS
FALL/WINTER SEMESTERS
- Monday through Thursday
- 10:00 am – 9:00 p.m.
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
SUMMER
- Monday through Friday
- 10:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
FACULTY & STUDENTS SHARE SHOWCASE SUCCESSES
"I teach an Interactive Studio within a Visual Studies focus in the Department of Visual & Media Arts. Beyond the latest buzzwords and methodologies in user experience (UX) design, we are constantly asking: 'What does it mean to facilitate another person's experience? How do the choice we make in an interactive artwork best serve our intentions for it?' As part of the class, I bring the students to the Atomic Object Technology Showcase, to let them see what sorts of technologies are available. Then, they have to create an hour-long experience meant to engage the population in the library, using those technologies.
Students have created games, scavenger hunts, and alternate
VR experiences within the Library space. I'm looking forward to a
workshop later in the semester with Hunter Bridwell, eLearning
digital media developer, where students will learn about developing
content for the Microsoft HoloLens."
- Meghan Beitiks, Visiting Professor, Visual Studies