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WGVU and GVSU College of Education and Community Innovation host public media conference attendees

National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA) public media conference attendees visit the Shape Corp. Innovation and Design Center to engage in an air craft activity.

Published September 28, 2023

PCEC Alumni, Nicki Bonczyk, Receives 2023 Young Alumni Award

Nicki Bonczyk is passionate about giving back to her community and encouraging the next generation of Laker engineers

Published September 27, 2023

GVSU kicks off Tech Week with an immersive showcase from PCEC

On display at the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center were initiatives from all of PCEC's research and development centers, K-12 community outreach, student organizations and alumni businesses.

Published September 27, 2023

PCEC facility proves to be highlight at international conference

PCEC's Electromagnetic Compatibility Center is the centerpiece of a tour during an international conference.

Published September 26, 2023

GVSU School of Engineering Marks Major Accreditation Milestone

All six undergraduate engineering programs are accredited until September 2029

Published September 11, 2023

Engineering Faculty Member Contributes to the Development of a System that Could Revolutionize Fall Prevention

GVSU is involved in the next development phase of a low-cost, wall-mounted gait assist system.

Published August 31, 2023

GVSU to Host GenCyber Teacher Program in 2024

Grand Valley State University will host a free GenCyber Teacher Program for high school teachers in the summer of 2024.

Published August 28, 2023

PCEC Dean Reflects on Upcoming Retirement and Building a Community-engaged College

Paul Plotkowski said the unique makeup of West Michigan industry has contributed to the success of the college.

Published August 9, 2023

Art Gallery Mobile App Upgrades Enhance Access, Interaction with Artwork

The app is set to include advanced open-source and augmented reality features.

Published July 6, 2023

New 3D Printers Allow aMDI to Expand Services, Engineering Students to Learn New Process

Two industrial 3D printers were installed in the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center, giving Grand Valley students opportunities to learn additive manufacturing and collaborate with area industrial partners.

Published June 26, 2023

Laker Racing team hosts peers from Brazil, competes at MIS

The Laker Racing Formula SAE team had an international experience even before bringing their car to the Michigan International Speedway for the 120-team competition in May.

Published June 13, 2023

State Grant Allows GVSU, Corewell Health East to Continue Developing Medical Device to Assist During Labor

Grand Valley and Corewell Health East received state funding to continue developing a medical device that will empower patients who are in active labor and protect caregivers from labor-support injuries.

Published May 15, 2023

Engineering Team Uses Interdisciplinary Approach to Create Award-Winning African Spear

GVSU Casting Club ranked third in the 42-team "Cast in Steel" competition. They earned first place for best design and process in the competition hosted by the Steel Founders Society of America that was held in late April in Cleveland,

Published May 8, 2023

Project Day: Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration

The Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing (PCEC) sponsors Project Day, which highlights the results of what students have learned in the classroom and via collaboration with business partners.

Published April 27, 2023

GVSU's Master Plan includes creating a new tech center, the Blue Dot Lab

Grand Valley State University intends to convert the Eberhard Center at its downtown Grand Rapids Pew campus into a $140 million tech center in an effort to foster a "local innovation ecosystem."

Published April 24, 2023

GVSU officials sign an articulation agreement with North Carolina HBCU

An agreement between Grand Valley State University and Johnson C. Smith University paves the way for JCSU students to pursue Master's degrees in engineering or athletic training at GVSU.

Published April 17, 2023

Cast in Steel 2023: A Collaborative project between engineering students and anthropology faculty at GVSU

Mechanical Engineering students collaborated with an anthropology professor at GVSU to compete in the 2023 Cast in Steel competition.

Published April 17, 2023

Civic Engagement Showcase is back to highlight campus-community collaborations

The Civic Engagement Showcase is back on April 6 after three-year hiatus, giving campus and community partners a platform to discuss their engaging work.

Published April 5, 2023

Grand Valley State University Hosted the First Robotics Competition

First Robotics returned to Grand Valley State University's Allendale campus for the weekend of March 25 and 26.

Published March 29, 2023

A mobile app created by GVSU Computing Faculty and student could identify signs of depression

A computing department faculty member and student are in the early stage of creating a mobile application that could determine if someone is depressed based on the tone of their voice.

Published March 27, 2023

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