Combining documentary and animation, Kiara Brown inventively explores family history and Vietnamese medicineVCU da Vinci Center student combines arts and research for artistic oral history project on Richmond locations.
VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation student combines arts and research for artistic oral history project on Richmond locations.Combining documentary and animation, Kiara Brown inventively explores family history and Vietnamese medicineVCU da Vinci Center student combines arts and research for artistic oral history project on Richmond locations. For someone who’s been on the dean’s list […]
Meet the MPI – Mason Miles
Meet current MPI student, Mason Miles! Mason has an bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He owns his own clothing line, Dress For Yourself, focused on promotion self love and the fight against insecurities. Mason is also a talented cartoonist and has written and illustrated comics for Dress For Yourself. Mason enjoys taking walks and reading in […]
Meet the MPI – Cael Parker
Meet current MPI student, Cael Parker! Cael has a bachelor’s degree in Sculpture and Extended Media. She facilitates the Shelfie Program and leads daily operations in SHIFT Retail Lab. Cael was the primary instructor for an 8-week Figma class and co-instructor for an 8-week Adobe class. She is skilled in project management, physical prototyping, and […]
Meet the MPI – Dane Nielson
Meet current MPI student, Dane Nielson! Dane has an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering. He is well-versed in coding and is skilled in prototyping, building, and crafting using a variety of tools and machinery. You can often find him in the da Vinci Center South Maker Space providing training on the equipment including the 3D […]
This ‘hidden gem’ of a city wants the tech world to take notice
Although it’s home to 11 Fortune 1,000 companies, Richmond, Va., has a ‘modesty problem’ A hidden gem in the Mid-Atlantic region has plenty to brag about, if it could only muster a bit of braggadocio. Although it’s home to 11 Fortune 1,000 companies, including CarMax Inc. KMX, -1.49%, Arko Corp. ARKO, -0.69%, Markel Group Inc. […]
VCU students and alums deliver the entrepreneurial pitch at Demo Day
From a car sun visor to a language translation system – and with healthy pet treats in between – the eighth annual Demo Day at the da Vinci Center for Innovation on April 19 showcased the impressive breadth of student and alumni entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University. As seen on TV’s “Shark Tank” program, Demo […]
Demo Day 2024
This past Friday, April 19, was VCU da Vinci Center’s Demo Day. VCU students, alumni, and community members all joined the stage to pitch their ideas, projects, prototypes, and businesses. There was a wide range of businesses and products including, board games, water bottle advertisements, organic and sustainable pet treats, and more! After the engaging […]
Class of 2024: Joshua Tan renovated his vision for college by crafting a customized degree path
Joshua Tan comes from a family of builders, but his initial blueprint for college wasn’t a foundation for success. “It was kind of a harrowing time,” he said of his early experience. Tan was pursuing a traditional major at Virginia Commonwealth University, and though he enjoyed the coursework, he hoped to merge his creative and […]
Meet the MPI – Siera Fountain
Meet current MPI student, Siera Fountain! She’s an artist and designer specializing in 2D illustration and digital 3D modeling. She was the primary instructor for an 8-week Adobe class and co-instructor for an 8-week Figma class. She’s looking to use her creativity in practical ways to develop connections and communication between industry and consumer audiences. […]
Meet the MPI – Malique Middleton
Meet current MPI student Malique Middleton! He’s a scientist looking to make connections in our community with folks interested in science and research so he can expand upon his natural skincare line, Gewd Botanicals. His passions are nature, gardening, and science. In his free time, you can find him working at local community gardens, foraging […]
