Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurial Activities at CWRU serving University Circle, Cleveland and the world http://t.co/ePn3wnW0mK
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Francis Bacon argued that making things was a valid path to science. spectrum.ieee.org/francis-ba…
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Gone are the days when a football helmet consisted of a simple rigid shell lined with foam padding.
Instead, new materials, designs, and technologies enable a modern helmet to flex and deform. Learn more: scim.ag/4a5XMcK @NewsfromScience
ALT Illustration of a person wearing a helmet, a quarter of which is cut away to reveal the padding inside.
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Bringing polymer science to life: PhD student Joel K. Linebach choreographs dance inspired by his engineering research
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But the most important thing that students can do—and it’s so counterintuitive—is to study things that will give you human skills and soft skills that will help you endure in any industry
Entry-level tech jobs are beginning to fade away, in part because of a new technology. @dlberes spoke with @rosehorowitch about how AI is affecting college students and the job market—and what the future may hold. theatlantic.com/newsletters/…
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From replacing harmful chemicals to reducing injury risks, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering Chair Gary Wnek tackles research areas early and encourages a problem-solving mindset in his students. case.edu/think/spring2025/ma…
In accordance with the university’s changes to operating hours due to weather conditions, think[box] will adhere to the following schedule:
Closed: Tuesday, Jan 21, after 5:00 PM
Reopening: Wednesday, Jan 22 at 12:00 PM
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Colin Drummond noted that generative AI is revolutionizing healthcare diagnostics, outperforming doctors by nearly 20%; he highlighted AI's dual strengths in imaging and operational efficiency but warned of risks like bias and misinformation. brnw.ch/21wPLbJ
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Rules of engineering design:
1. Let the system requirements dictate the technologies.
2. Consult with manufacturing engineers at every stage of design.
3. Consider the consequences of failure in every design decision.
4. Design for function.
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Trick or treat? This Halloween, treat yourself to the story of Robert Langer, who overcame chilling rejections and skepticism to create revolutionary drug delivery methods. Sometimes, the scariest obstacles lead to life-saving innovations. spectrum.ieee.org/robert-lan…
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The legendary engineer @DeanKamen says innovation = idea + scale. spectrum.ieee.org/dean-kamen…
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Electrochemistry has the power to flip the switch to clean energy, paving the way for a world in which environmental harmony and industrial progress go hand in hand. spectrum.ieee.org/green-stee…
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This designer creates magic from everyday materials trib.al/UiLaE1I
Thank you to Great Lakes Cheese for joining us in a Lasercutting workshop on Floor 3! We made some amazing cheese boards using our Epilog Fusion Pro Laser Cutters!
#makerspace #lasercutting #searsthinkbox #getottered
Attention students: Want to work at think[box]? Consider applying to be a Welcome Desk Worker. Application open now!
Thank you to the Wayne County Maker Faire for hosting us at the Makers Extravaganza! We had a wonderful time making Yoshi cutouts with guests while showcasing a laser cutting demo using the Xtool P2 CO2 laser cutter.
#CWRU#thinkbox#xtooledu #makeblock #stemeducation #edtech
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Tops in the Midwest too! With >190K students in region, Cleveland is a big college town.
@cwru @KentState @uakron @CLE_State @BaldwinWallace @JohnCarrollU @AshlandUniversi @OhioState
Cleveland has been named one of the Top 10 Best Cities for New College Graduates. 🎓
The study, conducted by the ADP Research Institute
& highlighted by @CBSNews, considers factors including average wages, overall affordability & hiring rates.
🔗 cbsnews.com/news/best-cities…
Thank you to everyone who dropped by the Sears think[box] tent during the June 8th Parade the Circle! We were excited to see everyone engage with our stamp making activity on the Xtool M1 Laser Cutter!
#makeblock #xtool #lasercutter #stemeducation #edtech @makeblock
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Last semester, four engineering undergraduate students worked on projects with @ICAconservation, an organization that “protects, preserves, and enriches our shared heritage of art and material culture through conservation, advocacy, and education.”
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