Shipyard Kick-Off Registration

Join us for the College of Computing Shipyard Kick-Off on Friday, May 8!

Where Computing Meets the World

Every student. Every year. Real problems. Real partners.

Launching a new model where computing students work on real-world projects from their first semester through capstone, connecting research, industry, entrepreneurship, and community challenges.

Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Richard M. DeVos Center (DEV) 105E - 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Parking: Parking is available in GVSU parking lots. Visitors should park in the Seward Ramp, while GVSU faculty, staff, and students must use the designated lots based on their permit type. Parking tickets will be validated at the registration table.

Note: Photography and videography may be onsite. If you wish to not be in our footage of the event, please email [email protected] to notify us.

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Agenda
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Networking & Coffee

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Leadership Opening

9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Shipyard Overview & Structure

9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Education: The Student Journey

9:50 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Research & Partnerships

10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Break & Shipyard Project Showcases

10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
Entrepreneurship Pathways

11:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Credit & Non-Credit Workforce Programs

11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Community Conversation and Founding Members Panel

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