Watt Family Innovation Center

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Kristie Kenney: Ambassador Kristie Kenney, a Clemson alumna who holds the State Department’s highest rank of Career Ambassador, will share her keynote address “Leadership and Making an Impact” Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Watt Auditorium. Clemson students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited to hear her address and attend a networking reception immediately following.

TIGERS ADVANCE Distinguished Speaker Series: Ann Reid, from the National Center for Science Education (NCSE), will speak on the importance of science literacy in public education Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Watt Auditorium. Her visit is co-hosted by Clemson’s College of Education and the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science.

CI Coffee & Donut Drop-In: Clemson’s premiere undergraduate research program, Creative Inquiry, is hosting a drop-in Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. on the Rooftop Terrace (accessible through the fourth floor) of the Watt Center. Students will have the opportunity to meet staff, ask questions, share CI experiences and enter to win prizes.

Hispanic & Latinx Voices in Academia 2018 Conference: Sponsored by the President’s Commission on Latino Affairs, this one-day conference Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Watt Center will promote the success and leadership of Hispanic and Latinx scholars in higher education. On-site registration will be available Saturday morning.

Staff Spotlight

Did You Know…

…the Watt Center is home to the Immersive Space? Students, faculty and researchers can use the space to develop virtual and augmented reality applications for a variety of VR products available on the market. They provide the headsets, software, expertise and environment to promote success.

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020 

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

Ranky Tanky Panel Discussion: On Monday at 3 p.m. in the Auditorium join the band Ranky Tanky and Clemson faculty members Abel Bartley and Allison Harris for a discussion of Gullah culture and music. This informative discussion will help contextualize Ranky Tanky’s performance at the Brooks Center on Tuesday night.

Mahabir Pun Lecture: Mahabir Pun, Nepalese entrepreneur and innovator, will give his lecture “Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Nepal” Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Auditorium. Immediately following his talk, attendees are invited to a reception with refreshments in the Atrium.

Call Me Doctor Summit: This mini-conference in the Auditorium Thursday at 4 p.m. will feature a lecture and panel discussion focused on educating Clemson students, faculty and staff about the pursuit of doctoral degrees by underrepresented minorities. The event will cover application instructions, funding opportunities, career outlooks and more!

TIGERS ADVANCE Distinguished Speaker Series: Join the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium to welcome Dr. Adrienne Minerick. Minerick, the dean of the School of Technology and professor of chemical engineering at Michigan Technological University, will discuss her research on electrokinetics.

Watt Center Open House: All Clemson faculty and staff are invited to an open house at the Watt Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Tours will depart every 15 minutes from the Service Desk and visitors will see the Center’s newest innovation spaces – the fourth floor and rooftop terrace.

Did You Know…

…the Makerspace is FREE for anyone with a valid CUID? From 3D Printers and CNC machines, to vinyl cutters and embroidery machines, the Makerspace focuses on enabling students of any major or discipline to use the space. Visit their website to view their hours.

Intern Spotlight

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

Amazon Smart Life Roadshow: Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the Amazon Smart Life Roadshow Airstream will be outside the Watt Center. The Airstream will be loaded with Amazon-powered and Alexa-enabled smart tech for your office, dorm room, kitchen, living room and life. Take a tour of the 30-foot traveling smart home and explore new products.

Datapalooza: Freshman and sophomore Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors are invited to Datapalooza Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Academic Success Center, for a hands-on workshop with cutting edge technology. Students will build a solution to help music festival attendees find which DJ stage has the happiest crowd so they can catch the hottest DJ sets there. Don’t forget to register for the event!

Dell Tech Day: Representatives from Dell will be on-site in the Watt Center Atrium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday to talk about their latest products and the best tech devices for your college needs. Drop in to learn more about Dell and pick up some cool prizes.

Hours

Watt Center

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – Midnight
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Weekends: CLOSED

Makerspace

• Check out the Makerspace website for open hours!

Immersive Space

• Monday – Thursday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Digital Art Studio

• Monday – Thursday: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Friday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Did You Know…

…we redesigned our website? Be sure to check it out to learn more about the Watt Center!

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

College of Business Career Conference 2018: Get ready to find the perfect job or internship on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Watt Atrium and Auditorium. There will be professionals on-site to review student resumes, practice interview skills and offer helpful tips.

TIGERS ADVANCE Distinguished Speaker Series: Don’t miss the Bioengineering Department’s Page Morton Hunter lecture series and TIGERS ADVANCE Distinguished Speaker Series with Kristi Anseth on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the Watt Auditorium. Anseth is the Tisone Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Associate Faculty Director of the BioFrontiers Institute at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Hours

Watt Center

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – Midnight
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Weekends: CLOSED 

Makerspace

• Check out the Makerspace website for open hours!

Immersive Space

• Monday – Thursday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Digital Art Studio

• Monday – Thursday: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Friday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Did You Know…

…many of the walls and tables in the Watt Center are also whiteboards? Check out dry erase markers from the Service Desk in the Atrium during your next visit!

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

“College to Careers: How Women Prosper in Technology” Panel Discussion: This Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the Watt Auditorium students can hear from four leading technology executives. Regina Kunkle, Sandra Harris, Virginie Maillard and Julianna Martinez will be on-site to answer your questions and network. After the discussion, enjoy a Networking Reception featuring prizes, including an Apple Watch!

Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Keynote: Christine Chavez: Don’t miss this talk with Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez, on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Watt Center Auditorium. The Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Celebration was created with a desire to educate and heighten awareness about the rich culture.

“When Social Media Companies, Research Ethics, and Human Rights Collide,” a talk by Dr. Mary Gray: Co-sponsored by the Office of Research Compliance, the Office of Inclusion and Equity, and the Rutland Institute of Ethics, join us this Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Watt Center Auditorium for a discussion with one of Microsoft’s leading voices on ethics and research. A book signing will immediately follow Gray’s talk. Remember to register online for the talk.

Fall Creative Inquiry Kick-Off and Summer CI Showcase: Be sure to drop by the Watt Center Atrium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, where students will be presenting their summer research through different digital platforms. Creative Inquiry projects seeking new members will also be present at the event.

“Teaching Effectively with Excel” Workshop: Accounting professor Kyle Anderson is leading this hands-on Microsoft Excel workshop Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Room 310. You can register online for the workshop and learn more on the University calendar.

Hours

Watt Center

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – Midnight
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Weekends: CLOSED

Makerspace

• Check out the Makerspace website for open hours!

Immersive Space

• Monday – Thursday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Digital Art Studio

• Monday – Thursday: 7 – 10 p.m.
• Friday: 3-6 p.m.

Did You Know…

The Watt Center offers space reservations for day-to-day activities like classes, group meetings or quiet study spaces, as well as special event space reservations. We also offer reservation opportunities for a variety of displays available for advertising/supporting events being held on campus or in the building. Visit our website to learn more.