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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with DARPA and Rice University
DESCRIPTION:Join Rice University and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on March 12th as we proudly welcome Dr. Stefanie Tompkins\, Director of DARPA\, to the Ion Houston for a presentation and fireside chat.  \nDr. Tompkins will deliver remarks highlighting DARPA’s role in national security\, the agency’s major program areas\, and how the agency drives pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies. \nDirector Tompkins remarks will be followed by a fireside chat featuring Rice President Reginald DesRoches\, Director Tompkins\, and Sha-Chelle Manning\, Chief of Commercial Strategy at DARPA. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Cherukuri\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Rice University—and will offer insights into DARPA’s unique approach to investing to drive transformational change\, the future focus and accelerated nature of its work\, and the critical role that universities play in building robust innovation ecosystems. \nSince 1958\, DARPA has held to a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security. As the research and development agency for the U.S. Department of Defense\, DARPA explicitly reaches for transformational change instead of incremental advances. It has helped lay the foundations for some of society’s most transformational technologies: the internet\, miniaturized GPS\, smart phones\, mRNA vaccines\, stealth\, commercial space access\, and autonomous vehicles.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/fireside-chat-with-darpa-and-rice-university/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)?\nThe Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers\, engineers\, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion\, the intersection of Houston’s culture\, creativity\, and innovation. Our 6\,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment\, engineers\, and technical training–a must for every inventor\, innovator\, and creator. \nThe Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours offer entrepreneurs a chance to engage an expert one-on-one and explore options for building or producing their devices. Everyone from seasoned entrepreneurs to educators or “just a person with an idea” is welcome. Walk-ins are served on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThe initial discussion is free\, but subsequent meetings may require a consultation fee.\nFor more information about the IPL – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! The IPL offers various classes/workshops throughout the month – be sure to check out their calendar to register.\nInterested in signing up for a membership? Click here
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-13-4/2024-03-12/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Ion Prototyping Lab
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SUMMARY:Code4Y'all:  How to Launch an App in Under a Year on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to launch an app within a year on a budget? \nDiscover the steps\, technologies\, and processes she used to bring her app to market quickly without overspending. Gain practical insights and actionable advice for your own app projects. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn how to turn your app ideas into reality efficiently and cost-effectively! This event welcomes seasoned professionals to those looking to get into tech. Please register in advance as seats are limited. Code4y’all welcomes everyone. \nJoin us! \nAbout the Speaker\nJoin us to learn from Tamara Pensiero\, founder of Kismmet\, as she shares her journey of developing and launching a mobile app in less than a year on a budget.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/code4yall_0312/
LOCATION:4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Founders & Startups,General Community
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