Kaplan Institute Archive

  • Kaplan Institute Holding Workshop on Discovering Your Customer

    Kaplan Institute Holding Workshop on Discovering Your Customer

    Join us at the Kaplan Institute on Thursday, September 7, and shift your perspective by learning how to become more customer-centric and avoid being overly focused on the solution to your problem.

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  • Want to Learn How to Build A Startup at Illinois Tech? Kaplan Institute Can Help.

    Want to Learn How to Build A Startup at Illinois Tech? Kaplan Institute Can Help.

    The Kaplan Institute is now accepting applications for their Startup Accelerator program in the spring. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and alumni are all invited to apply.

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  • Vitruv Manufacturing Conference Hosted at Kaplan Institute Tomorrow

    Vitruv Manufacturing Conference Hosted at Kaplan Institute Tomorrow

    All faculty and staff are invited to attend the upcoming Vitruv 2023 conference that the Italian Trade Agency - Chicago will be hosting at the Kaplan Institute. The conference is all about resilient, scalable, and secure manufacturing, which aligns perfectly with university priorities and future focus. It's an exciting opportunity for professionals and academics like yourselves to come together and explore the evolving industry landscape.

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  • Enjoy Free Lunch with Executive Director of 3 Seeds Mentoring Group, Jason Thomas

    Enjoy Free Lunch with Executive Director of 3 Seeds Mentoring Group, Jason Thomas

    The last Bytes Over Bites session of the semester will be with Jason Thomas on April 18 at the Kaplan Institute. Jason is the Executive Director at 3 Seeds Mentoring Group. He is the oldest of three children and is also a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and the 100 Black Men of Chicago.

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  • Department of Computer Science Hosts Turing Award Winner and Illinois Tech Alum Jack Dongarra

    Department of Computer Science Hosts Turing Award Winner and Illinois Tech Alum Jack Dongarra

    The Department of Computer Science will host two events to honor Jack Dongarra (M.S. CS ’71), winner of the 2021 ACM A.M. Turing Award on Wednesday, April 12. The first will be a lecture at 12:45 p.m. at in Hermann Hall Ballroom, followed by a reception at 1:45 p.m. in Herman Hall's Gallery Lounge. Then at 4:30–5:30 p.m., come to Tellabs Alley at Kaplan Institute for a Fireside Chat and Q&A, moderated by Sunny Shah. 

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  • Kaplan Institute Pitch Competition Coming Up on Friday, April 21

    Kaplan Institute Pitch Competition Coming Up on Friday, April 21

    The Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship's annual Kaplan Pitch Tank competition is coming up from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 21, at Tellabs Innovation Alley in the Kaplan Institute.

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  • Register Now: “Demystifying Venture Capital” Panel on April 6

    Register Now: “Demystifying Venture Capital” Panel on April 6

    The Kaplan Institute's Genisys program has rallied together three inspiring professionals from TechNexus, mHUB, and Cleveland Avenue who are not only knowledgeable about the venture capital industry but passionate about entrepreneurship and the startup community. Get an insider's scoop on their experiences, insights, and tips on how to navigate the venture capital world at the panel on Thursday, April 6, at 12:45–1:45 p.m. at the Kaplan Institute.

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  • Innovation Day at Kaplan Institute Is Friday, April 28

    Innovation Day at Kaplan Institute Is Friday, April 28

    Register for Innovation Day, a grand showcase of student IPRO projects. Last semester, we showcased a broad variety of student built innovations—from virtual reality to energy harvesting shoes—spanning across all Illinois Tech colleges and institutes.

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  • Come to Tech to the Future 2023 on May 6

    Come to Tech to the Future 2023 on May 6

    Come to Tech to the Future 2023 on Saturday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kaplan Institute to explore the intersection of esports, game design, and tech education. Josh Tsui, director of the documentary Insert Coin and a key team member behind the creation of the Mortal Kombat game, is our keynote speaker.

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  • Free Coffee at Kaplan Institute Monday, April 3

    Free Coffee at Kaplan Institute Monday, April 3

    Stop by the Metropolis Cafe inside the Kaplan Institute on Monday, April 3, between 12:45 and 1:45 p.m. for a free drink!

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