Tag: Events
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Circulate
Walking into a job fair, nervous and intimidated by all of the big Fortune 500 companies that await fresh resumes, a young attendee gazes upon a large room with little signage to help navigate where to go and what to see next. How is one expected to make it to every event outlined in a…
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Spring 2020 Space SLAM
Last month, a crew of over 160 tech-stronauts boarded the NMISS for Space SLAM, an end-of-semester showcase unlike any other. Intergalactic guests were treated not only to the typical fleet of 16 wow-worthy projects and student innovations but also to plenty of space-centric cheesiness—er, thematic content. A huge shoutout to our faculty for making the…
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Thank You!
Fundster Fam A few semesters ago, the NMI launched the Future Fund, an opportunity for graduating students to continue making an impact on the NMI even after they take their first step through the arch. This semester, we are thrilled to welcome 21 new technowledgable members into our Fundster family–our biggest edition yet! A huge…
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Spring 2019 SLAM
A few short weeks ago, the NMI journeyed across campus to host the largest SLAM to date. For the first time ever, we took over the Georgia Museum of Art, bringing 99 students to showcase their projects amongst the art-filled galleries. With 20 different projects from our New Media Certificate and Emerging Media Masters students,…
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The Videos Have Landed!
Last Fall, the NMI, in collaboration with a series of university and industry partners, hosted the 2017 Georgia Drone Summit. The Summit captured the diversity of drone applications, connecting professionals across a wide array of industries. Those who joined us shared their knowledge and inspired connections in one of the fastest growing industries. Footage of…
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We Came, We SLAMMED, We Conquered
‘Twas the night before SLAM and all through the state, People were checking the radar and lying in wait. Capstone projects were packed up and practiced with care, But icy roads in Atlanta proved to be a nightmare. The students were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of certificates danced in their heads.…
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Emerge Presentations Take the Stage
At the end of November, 6 soon-to-be graduates from the first cohort of the Emerging Media Master’s program took the stage to debut their capstone projects. Their Emerge presentations focused on both the students’ Emerging Media journey and their products’ development. They were cheered on by the entire Emerging Media family including fellow students and…
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Georgia Drone Summit: A Success Story
On October 20-21, the Georgia Drone Summit went above and beyond, bringing more than 570 industry professionals, drone enthusiasts and NMI students to a new level of drone knowledge. From entertainment to ethics, the Summit covered it all. Speakers and panelists took the stage sharing valuable insights about the future of drones and their innovative applications. Throughout the…
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Another SLAM Success: Spring 2017
On a balmy Saturday afternoon here in Athens, NMI friends, family and alum came together to participate in the Spring 2017 SLAM! After months of hard work on 15 different projects, our students were eager to show off the creative ways they used emerging technologies to tackle their clients’ needs. We saw city walking tours…
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SLAM Recap: Cheers to 15 years!
Speaking of our birthday … what better way to celebrate than with Dr. Shamp, graduating seniors, returning alumni, and cake? We enjoyed an AMAZING Spring SLAM celebration at Terrapin Brewery, with 13 capstone groups showing off their hard work from this semester to guests from all over the country. Students made valuable connections at the networking…