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Sewing Fundamentals
Learn all about the fundamentals of hand and machine sewing.
October 2nd, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM CT, the Wond’ry Fab Lab
Create a Light Up Dinosaur: FAB Lab Workshop
Create a dinosaur and add a fun light up feature! Participants must have taken the Sewing Fundamentals workshop, and must choose two of the workshop dates to complete the project.
October 3rd, 4th, and 5th, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CT, the Wond’ry Fab Lab
TN Maker Fest:
We are beyond excited to announce the upcoming TN Maker Fest on October 7th, from 10 am to 4 pm! This event will be held at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation, and will include a variety of amazing exhibits and vendors. From fabrication, to robotics, and everything in between, this free event promises to be a fun filled time for the whole family. Click here to learn more!
Saturday, October 7th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, the Wond’ry
Laser Cutting Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll learn how a laser cutter works, best design practices, and how to create your designs in AutoCAD to prepare your own creations for laser cutting.
October 10th, from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT, the Wond’ry Mechanical Makerspace
Sewing Fundamentals
Learn all about the fundamentals of hand and machine sewing.
October 10th, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM CT, the Wond’ry Fab Lab
Innovation Open Mic
Each semester the Wond’ry hosts a monthly Innovation Open Mic event, where aspiring innovators are invited to practice presenting their ideas and projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and mentors. Whether a business, non-profit, technology, or invention, all ideas are welcome. At the end of each event, presenters receive feedback from the mentor panel to help them improve their projects.
Innovation Open Mic is currently being held virtually via Zoom. Each month, four university-affiliated presentation teams are chosen to present.
October 11th, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM CT, the Wond’ry
UX Design Protoyping Tools Session
Figma, Sketch, InVision: with lots of UX design tools to choose from, how do you know what to use when? In this session, you’ll learn you’ll learn from Will Berger ’19, Product Designer at Robinhood, and Aster Samuel (19), UX Designer at Google, about which UX design tools are best across different UX design roles and different stages of the design process.
October 16th, from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM CT
Virtual & Open to the Public
Laser Cutting Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll learn how a laser cutter works, best design practices, and how to create your designs in AutoCAD to prepare your own creations for laser cutting.
October 17th, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT, the Wond’ry Mechanical Makerspace
Sewing Fundamentals
Learn all about the fundamentals of hand and machine sewing.
October 17th, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM CT, the Wond’ry Fab Lab
The Second City Works Workshop
Learn how to improv like an entrepreneur!
The Career Center, the Wond’ry, and the Office of Development & Alumni Relations have partnered to host an exclusive workshop with the legendary Second City Improv Group
Second City is the world’s premier school of comedy, where stars like Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler launched their careers
Join us for an unforgettable session filled with humor and entrepreneurial skill development as we learn how to pitch, pivot, and improvise like a pro!!
- Learn and develop skills in pitching your idea
- Discover how humor can be your secret weapon in connecting with an audience
- Build your confidence in pivoting and thinking on your feet
- Gain experience in adapting, collaborating, and thinking outside the box
- Forge connections with fellow students eager to innovate
2 session times offered (both sessions have a max # of 25 registrations)
- Session 1: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Session 2: 2 PM – 4 PM
It’s your time to shine, and Second City is here to guide the way. See you at the intersection of comedy and entrepreneurship!
October 25th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT, the Wond’ry 3rd Floor Lounge
VandyHacks
VandyHacks is Vanderbilt’s student-run hackathon, where participants from all over the world create innovative projects over the course of 36 hours. This year, our hackathon will be a fully in-person event. Hackers can come together to attend skill workshops, network with sponsors, and win cool prizes!
October 28th-29th, the Wond’ry
Sewing Fundamentals
Learn all about the fundamentals of hand and machine sewing.
October 26th, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM CT, the Wond’ry Fab Lab
Social Innovation Lunch and Learn
What’s social innovation? Come find out and enjoy some free food! Register here to learn more. You’ll also learn about upcoming spring programs like:
- Climate Innovation Accelerator
- Social Innovation Bootcamp
- Social Changemakers
- Team Lead Training for our Programs
- And more!
November 1st, 2023 from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM CT, 3rd floor of the Wond’ry
Sewing Fundamentals
Learn all about the fundamentals of hand and machine sewing.
November 1st, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM CT, the Wond’ry Fab Lab
6th Annual TOM Make-a-thon: Making
Location: The Wond’ry, Floors 1-3, 2414 Highland Avenue, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37212
TOM, Tikkun Olam Majors, is a global movement of communities that creates and disseminates affordable solutions to neglected challenges of people living with disabilities. The TOM: Vanderbilt Make-a-thon is an annual event that pairs teams of Makers with Need-Knowers to build these solutions.
Friday will be our first day of making, as teams work together to start creating prototypes. You are welcome to stop by and see the makerspace, teams, and technologies!
Inquiries: Eliza Hill, TOM: Vanderbilt President, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center the Wond’ry (eliza.a.hill@vanderbilt.edu)
Friday, November 3 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
6th Annual TOM Make-a-thon: Open House and Tours
Location: The Wond’ry, Floors 1-3, 2414 Highland Avenue, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37212
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Open House
TOM, Tikkun Olam Majors, is a global movement of communities that creates and disseminates affordable solutions to neglected challenges of people living with disabilities. The TOM: Vanderbilt Make-a-thon is an annual event that pairs teams of Makers with Need-Knowers to build these solutions.
10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. | Tours
We will be hosting guided tours of the Make-a-thon for any interested Alumni on Saturday! You will get to see the TOM teams working through the prototyping process as well as receive a tour of the Wond’ry makerspaces and technologies. RSVP below if you are interested in attending the 10:30 a.m. tour or the 4:00 p.m. tour! RSVP.
Inquiries: Eliza Hill, TOM: Vanderbilt President, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center the Wond’ry (eliza.a.hill@vanderbilt.edu)
Saturday, November 4
6th Annual TOM Make-a-thon: Public Showcase
Location: The Wond’ry, Lobby, 2414 Highland Avenue, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37212
TOM, Tikkun Olam Majors, is a global movement of communities that creates and disseminates affordable solutions to neglected challenges of people living with disabilities. The TOM: Vanderbilt Make-a-thon is an annual event that pairs teams of Makers with Need-Knowers to build these solutions.
The TOM Make-a-thon comes to an end with the Public Showcase. Everyone is welcome to stop by as teams present their final projects beginning at noon on Sunday! If you are interested in attending the showcase, please RSVP.
Inquiries: Eliza Hill, TOM: Vanderbilt President, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center the Wond’ry (eliza.a.hill@vanderbilt.edu)
Sunday, November 5 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Innovation Open Mic
Each semester the Wond’ry hosts a monthly Innovation Open Mic event, where aspiring innovators are invited to practice presenting their ideas and projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and mentors. Whether a business, non-profit, technology, or invention, all ideas are welcome. At the end of each event, presenters receive feedback from the mentor panel to help them improve their projects.
Innovation Open Mic is currently being held virtually via Zoom. Each month, four university-affiliated presentation teams are chosen to present.
November 8th, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM CT, the Wond’ry
Innovation Open Mic
Each semester the Wond’ry hosts a monthly Innovation Open Mic event, where aspiring innovators are invited to practice presenting their ideas and projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and mentors. Whether a business, non-profit, technology, or invention, all ideas are welcome. At the end of each event, presenters receive feedback from the mentor panel to help them improve their projects.
Innovation Open Mic is currently being held virtually via Zoom. Each month, four university-affiliated presentation teams are chosen to present.
December 13th, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM CT, the Wond’ry
Climate Innovation Accelerator
The Climate Innovation Accelerator is a first-of-its-kind Nashville initiative that engages an inclusive network of local universities, small businesses, and nonprofits to advance the city’s leadership initiatives toward a climate positive future through a 10-week, no-cost, cohort learning journey.
Spring 2024, the Wond’ry
Social Changemakers
Social Changemakers (SC), is a rigorous 10-week program in which students learn and apply human-centered design to co-create new tools and capabilities that fulfill needs of organizations working at the front lines of social, economic and environmental change. As project consultants for a non-profit organization, students also work in small teams and have the opportunity to strengthen skills, from collaboration and leadership to project design and management.
Spring 2024, the Wond’ry