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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-13-4/2024-04-30/
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:InterfaceRice 2024: EntrepreNeuro
DESCRIPTION:Altruistic Outcomes in Venture Capitalism\nAs part of InterfaceRice 2024\, the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative presents a 60-minute panel thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of value-driven investing and altruism in the realm of technology and medical devices. Leading investors will gather to explore the pivotal role they play in shaping the future of healthcare. The discourse will delve into the increasing recognition of the societal impact of innovations in neurotechnology\, emphasizing the need for investors to align their values with the transformative potential of these advancements. Panelists will address the ethical implications of bio/neurotechnological interventions\, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing patient welfare and ensuring accessibility to groundbreaking medical devices. Each of these panelists practices altruism-based investing to derive financial success and contribute to the betterment of global health outcomes\, fostering a symbiotic relationship between profit and social responsibility. \nSpeakers \n\nPaul Cherukuri\, Rice University\, Vice President for Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer\nAmy Kruse\, Satori Neuro\, General Partner & Chief Investment Officer\nJordi Parramon\, Nexus Neurotech Ventures\, General Partner and Co-Founder\n\nMeeting of the Minds\nAs part of InterfaceRice 2024\, the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative presents an innovative collaboration between the Houston-based arts organization Musiqua and the NSF IUCRC BRAIN Lab of Dr. Jose Contreras-Vidal at the University of Houston. Together\, they have been presenting a work entitled “Meeting of the Minds” that sheds new light on creativity and the neuroscience of movement through live use of EEG data from dancers and musicians in live performances. Drs. Anthony Brandy and Jose Contreras-Vidal will be on hand to discuss this work and showcase a performance for attendees. \nSpeakers \n\nAnthony Brandt\, Rice University\, Professor\nJose Contreras-Vidal\, University of Houston\, IUCRC BRAIN Center\, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor\, Director\, NSF IUCRC BRAIN Center\n\nFor information about the InterfaceRice 2024 Conference\, click here. 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/entrepreneuro-0430/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital
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