Welcome to the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center

The Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center for Engineering is part of Grand Valley State University's Padnos College of Engineering.  The 63,000 square foot facility and its 2.7-acre campus not only serves as a vital resource for students, but as a catalyst for innovative partnerships between the college, companies, and community.  This facility provides expanded flexible project space for our students, dedicated space to bring multiple schools together for K-12 STEM projects, and benefits our industry partners with better equipped student projects and usable spaces. 


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Two children wearing goggles kneel to work on a project on the floor.

A celebration of STEM: GVSU hosts two weekends of events for K-12 students

The Science Olympiad and FIRST Robotics competitions were held on the Valley Campus.

Mar 30, 2026

faculty in academic regalia applauding from auditorium seats

Campus community invited to Faculty Awards Convocation

University Awards of Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented.

Feb 3, 2026

The LR 25 drives the endurance course at the Michigan International Speedway

Laker Racing heads to the Motor City for Michigan Central Race Days

The GVSU Formula SAE Laker Racing Club’s Formula 1 car, the "LR25," will be on display at Michigan Central during the festivities from January 18-25.

Jan 16, 2026

People sit on the ground at night to watch a drone show. The drone is spelling out a blue GV.

GVSU in 2025: A review of the headlines, images and moments

Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.

Dec 17, 2025

Seen from above, graduates wearing blue caps and gowns are seated in anticipation for Commencement.

GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at December 2025 Commencement

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 9, 2025

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