What does it take to grow enough food for all of us? How do we create food systems that meet the needs of our changing world? – and what role does technology play? Come join us as we explore our relationship with food and how it is likely to change in the coming years. The GreenHouse at the MakerSpace is hosting a two-part workshop series focused on food and sustainability this fall. Our first workshop in this…
The Food and Sustainability Series is Here!
Interested in learning more about the future of food and urban agriculture? Do you want to know how to get started in urban agriculture? Come learn from the industry experts! With the growing consumer demand for “local”, “fresh” and “organic” food exploding, the Urban Food Lab series focuses on teaching you how we can create a new food system for the future. RSVP to both events below. We’re charging a refundable deposit (so we can…
Prototyping the Augmented Island – Havas Fellowship
Interested in prototyping? Here’s an opportunity for all graduate students to submit their ideas for producing prototypes using media technologies like AI, ML, chatbots, wearables, and VR/AR that will enable immersive and story-driven experiences for Governors Island visitors. Governors Island has partnered with Havas to offer its landscape to explore the creative uses of emerging media technologies in public space. Eligibility: Havas Fellowship is open to currently enrolled graduate students in an NYC-based University. Award:…
Urban Food Lab
In our first event of the new series “Urban Food Lab”, we will explore our relationship to food and how it is likely to change. Come join Ricky Stephens, founder of the AgTech X co-working lab for Urban Farming and AgTech, to learn about the latest developments and opportunities in the industry. About the hosts: Ricky Stephens is the founder of the AgTech X co-working lab for Urban Farming and AgTech in Brooklyn. AgTech X is…
NYU J-Term Startup Sprint – Apply by Nov 20
You have an idea – now what? Get ready to get your startup idea off to a promising start. Announcing the NYU J-Term Startup Sprint, a new 2-week intensive program for NYU undergrads, grad students & postdocs to help you get funding, experiment, learn from customers and receive expert coaching on their ventures. Have a concept, a team, or a project you’re working on which you want to turn into a startup or want to…
