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EMPEROR: Humanity in a World Ruled by an Affected Mind

One cannot simply understand the full state another is in by walking a mile in their shoes— but one can, perhaps, step closer by putt...

In Retrospective, Nov 04, 2025

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EMPEROR: Humanity in a World Ruled by an Affected Mind

One cannot simply understand the full state another is in by walking a mile in their shoes— but one can, perhaps, step closer by putting on a virtual reality headset.EMPEROR, the VR n...

In Retrospective, Nov 04, 2025

LLM 101: A Critical Introduction to Large Language Models

At this week’s Northern Exposure, Dr. David J. Gunkel, Professor of Media Studies in NIU’s Department of Communication, gave an engaging and eye-opening talk titled “LLM 101: A Critic...

In 71North, Presentation, Nov 03, 2025

Startup Standup 25 : Superheroes with super solutions

The 2025 Superhero edition of Startup Standup was perhaps the best one yet! On Saturday, October 18th, 13 students came together and learned how to ideate, refine, and pitch their ide...

In 71north, Oct 30, 2025

Illinois Innovation Voucher Program

Wednesday, November 5, 4:30–6:30 pm Illinois Innovation Voucher Program Mixer at 71 North Partnership Studio

In opportunity, Oct 29, 2025

TechRise - $50K North Lawndale Competition

📍 North Lawndale Employment Network Wednesday, December 3 11:30 AM

In event, opportunity, Oct 28, 2025

Breakthrough Discovery in Magnetism

Dr. Roland Winkler from the Physics Department at Northern Illinois University delivered a presentation at Northern Exposure, which takes place at the 71 North Partnership Studio on F...

In 71North, Presentation, Oct 27, 2025

Illuminating Connection: Burmese Lantern Workshop Lights the Way for Cultural Exchange

On October 8, 2025, the 71 North Partnership Studio glowed with creativity and community as the Burma Interest Student Association and the Community Health Innovation Learning Lab (CH...

In 71north, Oct 26, 2025

Kaggle - Digitization of ECG Images

For decades, electrocardiograms (ECGs) have been vital in diagnosing and treating heart disease. Yet, much of that data still exists only on paper as printouts, scans, or photographs,...

In opportunity, Oct 23, 2025

TechRise - $25K Veterans Day Competition

📍 International House, University of Chicago Tuesday, November 11 11:00 AM

In event, opportunity, Oct 22, 2025

Future Founders

Applications for Future Founders’ free Fellowship and Startup Bootcamp programs are now open!

In opportunity, Oct 21, 2025