EDUCATION     —     TECHNOLOGY      —     INNOVATION

Who we are...

Currently located in room 012 and 040 of the Atrium in the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons, the Atomic Object Technology Showcase is a premier exhibition space within Innovation + Research in the Information Technology Division. The showcase team includes of a variety of students across several majors at Grand Valley State University, all focused on providing faculty, staff, and students with an immersive and engaging environment to: INTERACT, DISCOVER, LEARN, and SHARE how innovative emerging technologies can enhance teaching and improve student learning at GVSU. 

Learn more about the showcase in Grand Valley Magazine, GVSU Lanthorn, EdTech Magazine, EDUCAUSE Review, and Campus Technology Magazine.

We are on mission to identify innovative technologies that can transform the educational experience at Grand Valley State University.  If you have ideas, suggestions, or comments, please take a moment to contact us.

What we do...

Extended Reality

A student with a microsoft hololens on

We offer several different ways to experiences Extended Reality. Whether it's virtual reality with Meta Quests or our high powered Valve Index, or augmented reality using our Microsoft Hololens, you can find plenty of ways to immerse yourself in technology. 

Makerspace

A 3D printer printing GVSU logos

We have several tools available like 3D printing, an embroidery machine, and Cricut Maker for use. 3D Printing is free for all faculty, staff, and students! Other tools you'll just need to provide your own materials. 

Workshops

A student worker gives a demonstration of how to use an embroidery machine

Come learn about the tools and technology we offer. We offer workshops throughout the semester on our various technologies. Not finding a workshop on the technology you're looking for? Just ask!

Exploration

A student presents ideas in the technology showcase.

We offer a variety of other technologies like the Sphero, a Visual Synthesizer, and Robotics. We are always looking to the horizon to see what's coming, trying to make our systems and technology better, and staying on the cutting edge of technological advancements. If you see something we should have let us know!

HOURS

FALL/WINTER SEMESTERS

  • Monday through Thursday
    • 10:00 am – 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday
    • 10:00 am – 5:00 p.m.

SUMMER

  • Monday through Friday
    • 10:00 am – 5:00 p.m.

FACULTY & STUDENTS SHARE SHOWCASE SUCCESSES

“Students on the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team are always searching for new ideas to set their campaign apart from the other 150 university teams competing across the nation. 

Visiting the Technology Showcase provides inspiration as we seek new ways to communicate fresh ideas to engage the consumer.  The advertising industry is adept at leveraging new tech tools and we are fortunate to have some of those applications right at our fingertips thanks to the showcase!” 

- Robin Spring, Advertising/Public Relations, Advisor NSAC Team                 


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