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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab + Nexus: Robotics Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ion Prototyping Lab and Rice’s Nexus Lab for a day of robotic displays\, discussions\, and lab tours! The full schedule of events is listed below. \n  \nSpeaker: \n\nJide Akinyode\, VP of Engineering\, Nauticus Robotics\n\nPanelists: \n\nMike Schoonover\, Entrepreneur working on Robotics\nLydia Kavraki\, Professor of Computer Science\, Rice University
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ipl-nexus-robotics-day/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Human Performance,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival,Ion Prototyping Lab
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SUMMARY:Engage VC
DESCRIPTION:HX Venture Fund\, in partnership with the Ion\, will host Alex Niehenke with Scale Ventures for an insightful morning discussion. Scale is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on intelligent business software with a Scaling Platform that has helped companies like Box\, Bill.com\, Hubspot\, Docusign\, JFrog\, and WalkMe move from founder-led growth to a repeatable go-to-market machine. Alex Niehencke\, a Partner since 2017\, has focused on early investments in vertical software markets where incumbents have failed to invest in advanced technology offerings.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/engage-vc/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T170000
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-12/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193105Z
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SUMMARY:Mingle Mondays: Med & Health Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Monday of the month as we build Houston’s Med & Health Tech community the Ion!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mingle-mondays-med-health-tech-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193047Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Open Accelerator: Revenue Engineering for Growth Stage Startups Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-class series on building revenue growth\, creating demand as a pre-requisite to growth\, & accelerating acquisition & revenue.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-open-accelerator-revenue-engineering-for-growth-stage-startups-series/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193100Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-11/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T113000
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SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion\, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-41/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193033Z
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SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-6/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T205034Z
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SUMMARY:Investor Studio Series Dream Big Ventures x Ion
DESCRIPTION:Hear from finance experts Staci LaToison\, Founder & CEO Dream Big Ventures\, Ramona Ortega\, Founder & CEO Wealthbuild.ai & My Money\, My Future\, and Nancy Almodovar\, CEO & Broker Nan & Company Properties.\n\n\nInvesting can feel daunting. It’s intimidating to put your capital into something hoping for a return. And underrepresented communities often don’t get the opportunity to see a payoff since they make up only 26% of American investors. We’re here to change that by empowering diverse Houstonians to invest in themselves. \nDuring “Investing in Yourself – From FinTech Game Changer to Real Estate to Venture Capital”\, hear from an all-Latina panel of finance experts\, including Dream Big Ventures Founder & CEO Staci LaToison\, WealthBuild.ai & My Money\, My Future Founder & CEO Ramona Ortega\, and Nan and Company Properties CEO and Broker Nancy Almodovar\, as they discuss how to overcome the odds and build generational wealth through investing.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/investor-studio-series-dream-big-ventures-x-ion/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T205129Z
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SUMMARY:Code4Y’all: Intro to Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Join Code4Y’all\, formerly freeCodeCamp Houston\, for “Intro to Robotics” on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. This event is designed for people who are learning to code and want to learn more about the exciting field of robotics. \nDuring the event\, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with like-minded individuals who are interested in exploring the world of robotics. You will also learn about the basics of robotics and how to get started with building your own robot. \nThe speakers are Mike Schoonover\, Hunter Schoonover\, and Giselle Schoonover\, who will be sharing their knowledge and experience\, providing valuable insights and tips on how to get started with robotics and programming. The team currently works out of the Ion Prototyping Lab. \nRefreshments will be served. Space is limited. Registration required.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/code4yall-intro-to-robotics/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193058Z
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SUMMARY:Poptarts & Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesdays  at 10 AM on the Lower Level to learn about the art of pitching and get valuable feedback on your deck!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/poptarts-pitches-4/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193100Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-10/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230508T120000
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SUMMARY:Ion Open Accelerator: Project Management 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative workshop to learn the broadly applicable tools and concepts of project management.\n\n\nProject management is about more than cost and schedules. Successful project managers: focus on the value that the project will create\, think and plan ahead\, create plans that are resilient to uncertainty and risk\, and have a bias for action. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn several concepts and tools from project management that you can use to be efficient and effective even if your job title is not “Project Manager”. \nThe target audience is people who want to know more about project management. \nSpeaker: Claudia Zettner\, PhD \n\n\nParking Instructions \nEnter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-open-accelerator-project-management-101/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193059Z
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SUMMARY:Aramco Ventures Office Hours at the Ion
DESCRIPTION:Aramco Energy Ventures Office Hours are available every other Friday at the Ion!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/aramco-ventures-office-hours-at-the-ion-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T140000
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-9/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193103Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion\, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-40/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193033Z
UID:10000299-1683275400-1683282600@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-5/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T174706Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us every first Thursday of the month on the plaza for live music and local brews provided by Second Draught.\n\n\nWe are teaming up with Blue People for our next Ion Block Party! This block party\, in particular\, will feature tacos vendors\, refreshments\, and tech office hours. We will have tech leaders and SMEs on-site to meet and answer any questions you have about Web3\, Agile Methodologies\, Cloud\, Cybersecurity\, Product Ownership\, and Software Development. \nAttendees will also be able to enjoy live music by The Slags on the plaza and local brews at Second Draught. \nIon Block Party takes place the first Thursday of every month from 4 – 7 PM. Every guest who registers and checks in will receive one free drink ticket that can be redeemed at Second Draught. \nWe can’t wait to Taco ‘Bout Tech together.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-block-party/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193100Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-8/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T140239Z
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SUMMARY:Mingle Mondays: FinTech
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Monday of the month as we build Houston’s FinTech community the Ion!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mingle-mondays-fintech/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,FinTech,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T175019Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Open Accelerator: Designing & Manufacturing A PCBA
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to design and manufacture a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) for hardware startups.\n\n\nThis workshop will provide an overview of the process of designing and manufacturing a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) for hardware startups. The session will start by discussing the steps involved in bringing a hardware design from an idea to a final product\, including overcoming restrictions in your in-house engineering resources\, cost engineering\, prototyping\, and design for manufacturing (DFM) considerations. \nThe workshop will then cover the various options for purchasing and production\, including working with a contract manufacturer or setting up in-house manufacturing. Throughout the session\, there will be a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities facing early-stage startups in an accelerator environment. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a better understanding of how hardware can create a massive competitive advantage and how they can confidently move in the hardware space. \nAbout the Speakers: Adrian Leal and Brian Laney \n\n\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-open-accelerator-designing-manufacturing-a-pcba/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193043Z
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SUMMARY:Sewn Goods Office Hours at Ion Prototyping Lab
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a new product idea you want to bring to life but don’t know where to start? IPL+HTX Sewn Goods Office Hours are here to help!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/sewn-goods-office-hours-at-ion-prototyping-lab-4/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193100Z
UID:10000429-1682676000-1682690400@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-7/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193103Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion\, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-39/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230417T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193033Z
UID:10000298-1682670600-1682677800@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-4/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T054555
CREATED:20230421T203956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T204148Z
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SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks
DESCRIPTION:We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges–and apply your skills and expertise to solve them.\n\nIn these presentations\, occurring the fourth Thursday of the month\, Mr. Montgomery Goforth and other aerospace subject matter experts will discuss the technology development challenges faced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the surrounding Aerospace community in our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spaceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges\, and the associated opportunities\, can be leveraged by Houston’s innovation community.\n\nDuring the Thursday\, April 27th presentation\, Nick Skytland\, Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office\, will present.\n\nJoin us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught!\n\n\nPast NASA Tech Talks have included : Montgomery B. Goforth discussing NASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/start-up companies and Jared Daum discussing Orion’s parachutes and risk identification and mitigation that are showstoppers for the spaceflight parachute industry. Future NASA Tech Talks will include: dual-use (space/terrestrial) technologies in the areas of: \n\nAvionics / Communication / Sensors\nRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long lived wireless sensors\nPower Storage and Distribution\nAutonomous & Robotics Systems\nExtra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems\nVirtual/Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution\nHuman Health & Performance / Human Systems Research\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\nNick Skytland is the Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office where he is helping NASA return to the Moon by partnering with industry and academia to advance the future of human spaceflight and propel the space economy. Throughout his career\, he has trained astronauts for spacewalks\, conducted research in human physiology\, led ground-breaking open innovation programs\, established the agency’s social media presence on platforms such as Twitter\, launched the largest hackathon in history\, authored the Future of Work strategy\, instituted the agency’s first data science office\, and led numerous transformation and modernization initiatives. He is currently focused on ushering in NASA’s next chapter in human space exploration and his work spans strategic partnerships\, technology development\, open innovation and technology transfer. \nHe is an avid adventurer\, experienced diver\, and a dedicated triathlete who has completed 23 Ironman races. \nMontgomery B. Goforth serves as the Assistant Director\, Strategic Pursuits & Partnerships – Engineering Directorate\, NASA JSC. \nMr. Goforth has more than 30 years of experience as both Engineer and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related efforts. He joined NASA in 1990 as part of the Mission Operations Directorate\, working on planning systems and automated procedure execution tools for the International Space Station (ISS). He became Deputy Project Manager for the Portable Computer System\, the laptop used for command and control of the ISS\, in 1996\, and ultimately became Chief of the Branch responsible for all laptops onboard ISS and the Space Shuttle.\nIn 2002 he moved to the ISS Avionics and Software Office as Manager of the Flight Software Development Office and later served as Chief Engineer. During 2005 he spent several months at NASA Headquarters working in the Robotics Lunar Exploration Program. In 2006 he joined the Constellation Program as Chief of Avionics and Software Test and Verification and became Chief of the Software and Avionics Integration Office in 2007. In this role he was responsible for leading a large nation-wide Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) organization which provided program-level coordination\, oversight\, integration and management of the system-of-systems avionics and software\, including the coordination of integrated modeling and simulation and test activities across the Constellation program and the technical integration of Constellation’s Command\, Control\, Communications\, and Information (C3I) architecture.\nIn 2011\, he joined the Avionic Systems Division to support their Strategic Planning and Partnership efforts. In 2015\, he moved onto Engineering Directorate Staff to support Strategic Pursuits and Partnerships. In this role\, he put together a framework to better focus Engineering’s efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. This framework guides Engineering’s internal investments and external partnerships supporting Lunar and Mars Exploration.\nMr. Goforth was born in East Texas\, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). Prior to coming to Johnson Space Center\, he was employed by a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talk0427/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace
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SUMMARY:Houston Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Houston Startup Showcase 2023! Watch top startups pitch in a competition judged by top leaders in our Houston community.\n\n\nWelcome to the Houston Startup Showcase! A year-long series of monthly pitch competitions. Founders will pitch LIVE AT THE ION and compete for the grand prize package. Watch the startups pitch their company and see who the judges will name the champion of the Houston Startup Showcase 2023. \nWhether you’re a serial entrepreneur or just looking to get more involved in the startup community\, this event is for you. \nPresenting Companies: \nAgenda: \n\n5:30 | Networking at Ion\n6:00 | Welcome & Introductions\n6:15 | Pitches\n7:15 | Judge Deliberation\n7:30 | Closing Remarks\n\nPitch Format: \n\n5 Minute Pitch and Slide Presentation\nJudge Feedback\n\n\n\nParking Instructions \nEnter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Register on Eventbrite
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T170000
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-6/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ion Prototyping Lab,Register on Eventbrite
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230424T120000
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SUMMARY:Ion Open Accelerator: Visual Storytelling & Presentation Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop on Visual Storytelling & Presentation Design for Systems Change.\n\n\nIn this hands-on class\, participants will learn how visual communication and storytelling frameworks enable professionals to discover\, brainstorm\, prototype\, develop\, and effectively communicate complex ideas. In addition\, we will explore how visual communication and graphic visualization can help you better present ideas effectively to customers\, co-workers\, and investors. \nExplaining yourself\, your business\, or a complex technical or social issue can be challenging. We have all suffered through meandering presentations with poorly designed PowerPoint slides. So how can we shift from a typical presenter to a compelling storyteller and use visuals effectively? \nIn this hands-on workshop\, we will address these common questions: \n\nWhat are the basic building blocks of “storytelling\,” and why are organizations identifying it as a core leadership skill?\nHow can we better understand the needs\, limits\, and goals of your audience?\nWhat are some techniques for planning an engaging and effective presentation?\nWhat are some basic rules of visual communication?\nWhat can we learn from engaging presenters that will improve our everyday communication?\nWhat models exist for explaining complex topics and inspiring action?\n\n Speaker: Peter Durand \n\n\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-open-accelerator-visual-storytelling-presentation-design/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Accelerator,Register on Eventbrite
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193059Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-5/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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