Tag: SLAM
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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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Fall 2019 SLAM
A few weeks ago, our New Media and Emerging Media Capstone students made the trek to downtown Atlanta for an evening of showcasing their projects to family, friends, NMI alumni, and industry guests. Whether working with clients or exploring emerging technologies, each Capstone team poured their heart and soul into creating their one-of-a-kind digital solution.…
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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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Another SLAM Success!
A few weeks ago, the NMI hit the road to Atlanta for yet another successful Spring SLAM. Students, families, friends, and alumni gathered at Roam Galleria for a celebration of all the innovative uses of emerging technologies from this semester. Although every SLAM is special, Spring 2018 was particularly unique because it marked our largest…
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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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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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NMI 2016 Fall SLAM
Our Fall 2016 SLAM on December 10th at Roam Galleria was one for the books. We kicked off the day with the first meeting of our revitalized Advisory Council. The room crackled with ideas as NMI alums and our closest allies put their heads together to envision the NMI’s future. Later, over 50 students showed…
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Slam Success
Another successful SLAM is in the books! Thank you again to the Atlanta Tech Village for hosting us and to everyone who made SLAM possible! It was a huge success and the students had a blast showing off their projects. This year’s impressive set of projects incorporated Google Cardboard, Apple TV, drones and a 360…
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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…