Explore four floors of fun for the whole family: Raspberry Pi's for gaming and coding 3D printing Robots Dissections, DNA extractions, specimens, anatomical skeletons Animal models including a cow and horse hoof Rocks of Minecraft Sound and glass Non-Newtonian fluids Slime Location: Virginia Western's STEM building (3080 Colonial Avenue) Community Partners: Roanoke County Sheriff's Department […]
Topic: How do we Effectively Delegate? A Personal and Professional Discussion Come join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering various topics about jobs, mentor requests, and everything in between. There is no judgment, […]
Lessons Learned In Building The Charlottesville Biotech Ecosystem Dr. Nikki Hastings, co-founder and executive director of CvilleBioHub will share keys to success in building strong biotech communities from an entrepreneurial perspective, highlighting examples from the Charlottesville region. The Greater Charlottesville area supports a thriving biotech community of companies and leaders innovating in therapeutics, medical devices and […]
What is “BoxLore” From the time we are young, we are socially conditioned to put parts of our lives into defined “boxes.” Education, relationships, work/career, social life and even the different roles that we have in life: mother, manager, caretaker, coach – just to name a few. Although these boxes give us structure and boundaries, […]
Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. These are private events with one company at a time […]
Power Hour is designed to help expand your network and brainstorm the future of the industry with some of the best and brightest. This social event is designed for all women in the technology community. It’s a safe space to share your experiences, meet others in similar roles, and expand your reach in the Roanoke-Blacksburg […]
Selling into the healthcare industry can be difficult due to the complexity of its buying ecosystem. During this session, the ICAP team will discuss the healthcare industry's overall buying ecosystem, as well as the different pathways available, specifically for medical devices. There will also be several current companies that will be used as case studies and they will discuss their journey through this process. […]
Join CodeVA, our supporters, and corporate partners from across Virginia for food, drinks, casino games, prizes, and even a derby race as we spend the evening Betting Big on Tech! Please save the date, and stay tuned for additional details. The funds raised by this event directly support students and educators across Virginia and furthers […]
Come join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering various topics about jobs, mentor requests, and everything in between. There is no judgment, come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump […]
The energy surrounding technology and innovation in the region continues to thrive regionally and beyond. In true TechNite fashion, the event will continue to be a night to remember as we recognize the region’s best companies, innovators, and projects that continue to put Virginia’s Region 2 on the global map. TechNite returns to Blacksburg! The […]
Looking to take your cybersecurity skills to the next level? Register for BSides Roanoke, where regional IT security leaders will share their insights and experience in several talks. With a Capture the Flag (CTF) event, a software defined radio hands on workshops, and talks from industry experts, you'll have the opportunity to learn skills to […]
Adventures of an Engineer in a Pharma Company We're excited to welcome Dr. Victor Iannello to Beer & Biotech! Chorda Pharma is developing and commercializing non-opioid analgesics to treat the growing incidence of chronic pain from arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, sports injuries, and other ailments. Dr. Iannello will be discussing how he got involved with Chorda, […]
