Tag: Team

  • Be-leaf It Or Not

    Be-leaf It Or Not

    In the Spring 2021, the NMI officially dedicated Fridays to fostering student and industry collaboration. Through this initiative, the NMI is actively promoting the professional growth of students. From networking lunches to internship interviews to site visits, Professional Fridays offer a plethora of opportunities for students to learn and grow!  In addition to our Wisconsin adventure,…

  • #SquadGhouls

    #SquadGhouls

    The TEDxUGA fam has been busy on campus as well! Back in September, Esther, along with TEDxUGA Licensee Megan Ward and TEDxUGA Assistant Curator Isabella Martinez, shared insights with presenters selected for the 27th annual Student Leadership Conference, hosted by UGA’s Department of Engagement, Leadership, and Service. The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is a transformative event aimed at empowering students…

  • He Came, He Saw, He Haunted

    He Came, He Saw, He Haunted

    John Weatherford’s most recent adventure led him deep into the heart of Ecuador, where he spent five days as Senior Personnel on the $117,797 National Science Foundation (NSF) Human and Geographical Sciences grant: “Investigating Ecological Legacies in Amazonian Forests.” John traveled through the capital city of Quito to the town of Francisco de Orellana (also known as Coca),…

  • Welcome to the Boo Crew

    Welcome to the Boo Crew

    The NMI Advisory Council, consisting of industry leaders from all realms, works day and night to provide insight, expertise, advice, and guidance to further the NMI mission. From seasoned industry veterans to young NMI alumni, each member is invested in the NMI and diversely equipped to help guide us toward future success. This year, we’re excited to…

  • The Early Bird Gets the Flight to Wisconsin!

    The Early Bird Gets the Flight to Wisconsin!

    This semester we are elevating our Professional Fridays to new heights. And we love to go big, but in this case, we went REAL big: we went all the way to Wisconsin! We kicked off the semester with our first out-of-state site visit. One day simply couldn’t contain all the opportunities, so a select group of NMI…

  • #SquashGoals

    #SquashGoals

    Although summer has officially come to an end, and we can’t hit the beaches anymore (sorry Ken!), we’re thrilled to be back at our Mojo Dojo Casa House, AKA the fourth floor!As our dreamhouse continues to evolve, we’re realigning our roles to fit the updated NMI framework. Leah Moss has transitioned into the role of Remote Faculty member,…

  • Sending Care

    Sending Care

    Chick-fil-A strives to care for others by serving great food people can feel good about. Now, you can show family, friends and loved ones you Care by giving the ultimate gift: chicken and Waffle Potato Fries®. The “Send Care to others” feature is a new ordering option via the Chick-fil-A App that allows guests to…

  • Sending Care to Others

    Sending Care to Others

    Chick-fil-A strives to care for others by serving great food people can feel good about. Now, you can show family, friends and loved ones you Care by giving the ultimate gift: chicken and Waffle Potato Fries®. The “Send Care to others” feature is a new ordering option via the Chick-fil-A App that allows guests to…

  • FAWN

    FAWN

    FAWN is an app designed to streamline the process of researching and donating to nonprofit organizations in the Athens area. By simply taking a picture of the item to be donated, FAWN will connect users with a list of local nonprofits currently accepting donations for that item. This also gives nonprofit organizations and space and…

  • Class Reality

    Class Reality

    As students, we were tired of boring learning games like Kahoot and Quizlet. So we decided to create Class Reality: The ultimate Virtual Reality game developed with a focus on education. The game is designed to increase your cognitive skills, improve your memory, and help you learn new things in a fun and engaging way.…