Sunday, October 15, 2017, 10am – 5pm
Join us for a three-day celebration of creative exploration and research at the nexus of science, engineering, arts, and design.
Students and faculty from the 15 universities of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) present 48 interactive displays featuring 3D printing, virtual reality, robotics, and much more. In addition to the displays, learn about the inventive process from panel discussions and see special performances from students and faculty from the involved schools all three days.
The first annual ACCelerate: ACC Smithsonian Creativity and Innovation Festival is presented by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and Virginia Tech. The event is organized by the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology in collaboration with the 15 universities in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Co-sponsor: The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Venue: American History Museum
Event Location: 1 West; Flag Hall, 2 Center; 2 West; 3 West
Webcast: acceleratefestival.com
Cost: Free
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
More info: acceleratefestival.com