Lunch & Learn – Putting AI To Work

Kravis Center LC-63

A quick look at recent advancements in AI algorithms, compute power and data and how it is driving tremendous innovation in enterprises across industries. The session will be led by Manish Goyal. Manish is currently the Director, Global Artificial Intelligence with IBM Watson. Lunch will be provided, but there will be a limited supply so […]

Product Ideation Workshop

The Hive, Studio 2

Product Ideation Workshop  In this workshop, learn about how to develop an idea that you can turn into a product and a company. We'll cover consumer and market research, problem definition, solution identification, planning, and the minimum viable product. Homework Come with 2-3 possible ideas for new products: a sentence of what you're thinking about. […]

Ready, Fire, Aim…. Flash Business Plan Competition

The Hive, Studio 2

Ready, Fire, Aim… Flash Business Plan Competition Do you have a great idea for a business or product that you’d like to create one day? Will it be the next Facebook, Slack, or Purple Mattress? (You haven’t heard of this one? It’s hot, Google it!) Or, would you like to work with a friend who […]

A Primer on Distributed Ledger Technology aka Blockchain

Freeberg LC62

Talmadge O'Neill CMC '90 will be leading the talk. Talmadge has co-founded companies in online retail (Juvo+), water management (Vivo Aquatics) and online marketing (MeziMedia). He's also been an active Investor in crypto-assets since 2013. He will be discussing what DLT is, how it can and is being used, and the possible social ramifications of […]

Product Management – How to Convert an Opportunity into Solutions Worth Paying For

Paige Costello, CMC '12, will lead the workshop. She will introduce the field of product management and help students learn how to convert an opportunity into solutions worth paying for. Students will learn how to define problems, scope solutions, and think about prioritization and trade-offs to make their ideas a reality. The workshop will cover […]

Tools For Generative Thinking

The Hive

Hosted by The Hive Come explore the science behind creativity and learn tools to enhance your ability to generate great ideas. Get beyond the sameness, get beyond the ordinary, get to something truly new and different. Whether it’s ideas for a new way to solve a complex problem, grow awareness for your cause, raise funds, […]

Free 2-day Coding Bootcamp – Day 1

The QCL will hold a 2-day Coding Bootcamp on February 22nd and 23rd. This 2-day workshop is run by a non-profit software training group called Data Carpentry whose instructors are specialized in developing and running programming and data science workshops. This event is an example-driven two-day workshop on basic computing skills using Python. Short tutorials […]