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Cindy Carbajal Spotlight

Member Spotlight: Cindy Carbajal

In Spotlight, Studio Member, Apr 08, 2026

Summarizing Data Through Visualizations

We had the pleasure of welcoming our first computer science professor to Northern Exposure this past Friday. Dr. David Koop, assistant professor from the Department of Computer Scienc...

In 71North, Presentation, Apr 03, 2026

Health Security Innovation Challenge

If you’re building a deployable solution to strengthen prevention, protection, or rapid response to CBRN and emerging biological threats, the Health Security Innovation Challenge puts...

In Opportunity, Challenge, Apr 02, 2026

Empowered To Serve

Bringing a great health solution to life can be challenging. Many promising innovations never reach the communities that could benefit from them most. In fact, it often takes years fo...

In Opportunity, Healthcare, Apr 02, 2026

Women's Mentoring Co-Op

Applications are now open for Cohort 21 of the Women’s Mentoring Co-op!

In Workshop, Entrepreneurship, Apr 01, 2026

Ageless Innovator Cohort Application

Join The Ageless Innovators Cohort

In opportunity, Mar 30, 2026

NIU Esports announces new director

In early 2026, NIU welcomed Russ Devereaux as the new Director of NIU Esports. NIU Esports is an inclusive program that provides opportunities for students and community members of al...

In 71North, Spotlight, Mar 19, 2026

Demo Day at 71North!

Hello everyone,

In 71North, Spotlight, Mar 16, 2026

Random Hack of Kindness Spring 2026

Are you passionate about creating positive change in your community? Do you have innovative ideas that could make a real difference? Join us for Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) NIU 20...

In 71North, Spotlight, Mar 11, 2026