President Mantella, multiple departments will host Tech Week GR events
President Philomena V. Mantella will host Leroy Hood, the scientist who helped pave the way for the Human Genome Project, during Tech Week Grand Rapids, which runs Sept. 14-19.
Is Your Body a Data Center? The Future of Human Health is Thursday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the L. William Seidman Center, lunch is provided. RSVP for this event.
Hood is a scientist and physician whose work has helped shape genomics, systems biology and personalized medicine. He received a National Medal of Science for his contributions to the field.
Multiple GVSU departments are involved in Tech Week Grand Rapids. Learn more about the events below, some require RSVPs.
Technology on Wheels: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; outdoor career exploration with the GVSU Career Center, Cook Carillon Tower, Valley Campus
The Simulation Innovation Playground: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; experience immersive virtual reality and augmented reality environments that bring learning to life through realistic, engaging simulations, DCIH rooms 102/104 plus Simulation Center
The Human and AI Polarity at the Point of Care: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 3-5:30 p.m.; panelists will discuss how to advance AI while preserving human connections during patient care, hosted by the Bonnie Wesorick Center for Healthcare Transformation and the Simulation Center, DCIH rooms 102/104
Developing the Next Wave of West Michigan Entrepreneurs: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5-7 p.m.; Padnos College of Engineering will unveil Blue Spark, a place where entrepreneurs will partner with engineering faculty and students to turn ideas into prototypes, Shape Corp. IDC
Is Your Body a Data Center? The Future of Human Health: Thursday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; President Philomena V. Mantella will host Leroy Hood, scientist whose inventions helped make the Human Genome Project, L. William Seidman Center
Paul Fink, assistant professor of computing, gives remarks during a Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025 event at the DeVos Center. (Kendra Stanley-Mills)