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Last Tech taco of 2025: Hola Quantum!
The session will introduce qubits and the IBM Qiskit platform for simulating qubit behavior. We’ll begin with a 10-minute overview, followed by hands-on exploration where participants...
In event, 71North, Nov 06, 2025
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
Tech Connect: 2025 Enzymatic Conversion of Maltose Sprint
Tech Connect: 2025 Enzymatic Conversion of Maltose SprintDue: November 14, 2025Register here.
In Entrepreneurship, Opportunity, Nov 01, 2025
Welcome to the Mahowald-Mead Prizes for Neuromorphic Engineering
Welcome to the Mahowald-Mead Prizes for Neuromorphic EngineeringSubmission deadline: Oct 31 2025
In Opportunity, Oct 31, 2025
Join XR Creator Con - World's Biggest Independent XR Hackathon 🌍
Participant Registration FormJoin XR Creator Con - World’s Biggest Independent XR Hackathon 🌍October 30 - November 26Ready to compete in the ultimate XR hackathon with $10,000 in Pri...
In Opportunity, Competition, 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, Event, Oct 26, 2025
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Random Hack of Kindness Spring 2026
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Morning Brew & Write
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71 North launches new program, Northern Exposure, Where Curiosity Meets Research
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