RIDE Center - Events & Workshops

President's Innovation Fund - Open Now

Applications for the FY '25-'26 President's Innovation Fund are now being accepted. 

Fall 2024 Entrepreneurial Speaker Series Panel

Engage with our local food and beverage entrepreneurs and be inspired by their business journey and passion for serving their community. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Nonalcoholic samples and raffles for all attendees!

When: November 13th, 2024 4:00-6:00pm

Where: RIDE Center, Parenzo Hall 110 

Link to register: https://forms.gle/Yb5CXMgCMRTGewua6

Event Sponsors: Westfield State Career Center, Westfield State University Department of Management & Marketing, RIDE Center, Westfield State University Foundation

Westfield State University entrepreneurial speaker series, november 13 4-6pm, RIDE Center Parenzo 110

2nd Annual Westfield State University Entrepreneurial Speaker Series 

November 13, 4-6pm 

RIDE Center, Parenzo 110 

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/Yb5CXMgCMRTGewua6

Fall 2024 "Tool Tuesdays" Workshops

Join us on select Tuesdays throughout the Fall 2024 Semester and participate in "Tool Tuesdays" workshops designed to introduce users to fabrication tools and creative approaches. All workshops will be held 1:00pm-4:00pm, in The RIDE Center Parenzo 110!

Generously co-sponsored by the Westfield State University Foundation, the RIDE Center, and the Beveridge Family Foundation of Western MA. 

WSU RIDE Center Tool Tuesdays Fall 2024 September 17th, 2024 Hanging Wall Canvas Training on: Cricut Smart cutting machine October 1st, 2024 T-Shirt Pillows Training on: Sewing machine, textile design tools October 15th, 2024 DIY “Shower Steamers” Training on: Mold making machine, vacuum former, 3D printer October 29th, 2024 Crochet Succulent Holders Training on: Precise needleworking, weaving November 12th, 2024 “Stained Glass” Artwork Training on: Rapid prototyping, laser cutter, glasswork

September 17th, 2024: Hanging Wall Canvas | Training on: Cricut Smart cutting machine

October 1st, 2024: T-Shirt Pillows | Training on: Sewing machine, textile design tools

October 15th, 2024: DIY “Shower Steamers” | Training on: Mold making machine, vacuum former, 3D printer

October 29th, 2024: Crochet Succulent Holders | Training on: Precise needleworking, weaving

November 12th, 2024: “Stained Glass” Artwork | Training on: Rapid prototyping, laser cutter, glasswork

Generously co-sponsored by the Westfield State University Foundation, The RIDE Center, and the Beveridge Foundation of Western MA. 

RIDE Innovation Challenge Opportunities

Ready to get involved in a unique way and learn more about the world of innovation?

Stay tuned for more upcoming workshops and dates to get started on the challenges below!

If you have a team ready and would like to register, please contact RIDE Coordinator Grace Templeton gtempleton@westfield.ma.edu

Creating a Sense of Community Innovation Challenge: An opportunity for exploration, collaboration, and invention: Westfield State University inaugural "Creating a Sense of Community" Innovation Challenge is Co-Sponsored by The Interfaith Center, RIDE Center, & Westfield State Foundation. Join a student team to design, develop, prototype,and create installations that support a community of wellness and belonging in the Interfaith Meditation Garden.
Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring college/university students around the world to collaborate across institutional, disciplinary, and cultural boundaries to redesign the way economies work. Participants contend for $65,000 (USD) in total cash prizes, all while learning—and helping to show the world—what the future of problem solving looks like. With support from our campus community, the Research, Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurial (RIDE)
Innovation Rounds are an opportunity for students to meet various experts who serve diverse global communities. It’s an opportunity for students to learn about their work and engage in innovative team-oriented solutions to complex global challenges. This Fall, Dr. Michelle Duffelmeyer, an internist and Professor in WSU Physician Assistant program, will present her medical work in Peru. Dr. Duffelmeyer will share her experiences and strategies for serving the medical needs of remote villages. Through her ex

RIDE Center Calendar

Find a time to get involved at RIDE today.

  • Fall 2024 "Drop In" Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Please note: You must be trained on RIDE Center equipment before utilizing "Drop In" hours for project development.

Interested in an internship or work study?

The RIDE Center is always looking for interested students who want to gain new skills while adding to their resume. Apply for a position today!

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Lamis Jarvinen, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Research, Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurial Center
Parenzo 110
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Grace S. Templeton
Coordinator, Research Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurial Center
Parenzo 110