Discover what WCU can do for the regional OUTDOOR INDUSTRY AT THE 2020
WCU OUTDOOR GEAR DESIGN & MANUFACTURING SUMMIT/STUDENT HACKATHON
Announcing the Second Annual Western Carolina University Outdoor Gear
Design and Manufacturing Summit sponsored by the Van Winkle Law Firm.
We are excited to showcase our students, faculty, facilities, and
resources. Spend half a day on campus and tour the Rapid Center, hear
students’ ideas during the always inspiring Hackathon, and network
with fellow attendees. Once the day is over, we hope you will think of
WCU first when you need talent or a partner for your outdoor
business/organization.
Attendance is limited and demand is high, so be sure to register
today!
FINAL AGENDA:
* 9:30-10:00: Coffee and continental breakfast (Center for Applied
Technology building atrium)
* 10:00-10:05: Welcome by Dr. Arthur Salido and Dr. Richard Starnes,
Interim Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
* 10:05-11:00: Tour of the WCU Rapid Center and College of
Engineering and Technology
Move to Blue Ridge Conference Center building
* 11:15-12:00: College of Engineering & Technology Student Hackathon
presentations
* 12:00-1:00: Lunch (sponsored by Duke Energy) and presentation by
Dr. Pat Gardner, Director of the WCU Rapid Center
* 1:00-2:00: Structured Networking with WCU Faculty and Discussion
Have a question or want more information about this event?
* Contact Wes Stone (wstone@wcu.edu) for technical/tour/engineering
issues
* Contact Andy Coburn (acoburn@wcu.edu) for conference logistics info
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