Alkek Technology Day showcases resources for Innovation Week

Research & Innovation

Hannah Holder | September 24, 2018

The Alkek Library and the Division of Information Technology at Texas State University will host Alkek Technology Day Sept. 27, discussing technology resources currently offered, or to be offered in the future, as a part of Innovation Week.

The event is free and open to the public, starting at 9 a.m.

Alkek Technology Day will provide workshops and a 360-minute innovation challenge. The workshops range from learning about coding to experiencing different levels of virtual reality.

The 360-minute innovation challenge will run 4:30-11 p.m. The challenge asks a team of students to record a video presentation proposing their solution concerning real-world issues involving the use of technology and innovation. Students and faculty wanting to participate in the workshops or the challenge are asked to register in advance in order to reserve a spot. 

Visit www.library.txstate.edu/techday#Workshop%20Schedule for more information. Workshops include:

• Introduction to GIS Technology 
  9-10:20 a.m., Alkek Room 101
  Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist Nathaniel Dede-Bamfo discusses popular GIS applications useful for academic research. 
• Coding
  11 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Alkek Room 101
  Sean Justice from the School of Art and Design will discuss coding and programming. 
• 3-D Printing
  12:30-1:30 p.m., Alkek Room 119
  Learn about 3-D printing for innovative problem solving from library and information technology experts.
• Virtual Reality
  11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:45 p.m., Alkek Room 118
  Experience different levels of virtual reality with Jon Zmikly, senior lecturer in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism. 
• Rapid Prototyping 
  2-3:20 p.m., Alkek Room 101
  Learn how to prototype an app or website with Grayson Lawrence, professor in the School of Art and Design.
• Design Thinking
  3:30-4:30 p.m., Alkek Room 119
  Learn how to organize ideas and target solutions with professor Grayson Lawrence.