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?? Holiday Closure Announcement ?? The Wond’ry will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from 12 PM on Wednesday, November 27th, through Sunday, December 1st. We’ll resume normal hours starting on Monday, December 2nd. We hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude, joy, and creativity. ??? Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Wond’ry! ????

We are currently accepting both student and team advisor applications for the Spring Climate Innovation Accelerator Program. The Climate Innovation Accelerator is a Nashville initiative that engages an inclusive network of local universities, small businesses, and nonprofits to advance the city’s leadership initiatives toward a climate positive future through a 10-week, no-cost, cohort learning journey. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eNq28xiP

The?Tikkun Olam Makers?(TOM) Makeathon brought together over 175 participants to work on projects that addressed the unique challenges of "need knowers"—individuals living with disabilities, the elderly, and underserved communities. This event highlighted TOM’s mission to create affordable, user-centered solutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjx7M9T2 Vanderbilt University TOM Tikkun Olam Makers

Congratulations to the winning Map the System team who took first place at the Vanderbilt competition with their topic, "Frozen Fates: Unraveling the Cycle of Vulnerability to Dzud in Mongolia." Now we begin the fundraising to send this stellar team to the global stage, at the Oxford competition! If you are interested in this program, and any other Social Innovation programming, feel free to stop by our Lunch and Learn tomorrow or go to https://lnkd.in/emE9RRFp. Winning members: Aminta (Aimee) Permpoonwiwat, Garid Mendbayar, Namuun Zolbadrakh, and Anudari Naran-Ochir Vanderbilt University #MaptheSystem #SocialInnovation

Still on a high from the first ever PdM FTS Offsite last week!!!! Our team has gone through so many changes over the last 15 months, with a new mission, new people, and new purpose. This Offsite had three goals: connect with our FT Campbell teammates, understand the level of support to the 160th SOAR, and introduce Design Thinking as a critical tool for our formation. We accomplished all of this and more while checking out some key Nashville staples, including Hattie Bs, the Baked Bear, Peg Leg Porker, the Row, and Monell’s! A special thanks to our partners, the Nightstalkers at the 160th, the eaglewerx team, and of course the incredible team at the Wond'ry at Vanderbilt university for the incredible design thinking workshop. My vision for PdM FTS is that we are Champions of Specialized Training, and while we aren’t all the way there, we are so much better today than we were before, and there is nobody better! #PdMFTS PM CT2 PEO STRI U.S. Army PEO STRI #ILOVEMYJOB

Carbon offsets are a promising mechanism for financing efficiency upgrades in low-income households in the US, work in our CHEEL lab at the Wond'ry at Vanderbilt University finds. Such energy upgrades reduce energy use and carbon emissions - but they also reduce the energy bills and energy cost burdens of low-income households, helping boost physical and mental health for members of these households. Carbon offsets generated through low-income energy upgrades thus come with significant economic and health equity co-benefits. Investing in such offsets is a great way for US-based companies to meet climate goals while advancing human thriving in the communities where they operate. Purchasing locally generated, efficiency-based carbon offsets also comes with significant benefits to corporate reputation and the social license to operate. It has been a privilege and a joy to do this work with Carol Ziegler, NP-C, APHN-BC, DNP, James Muchira, Maya Maciel-Seidman, Aaditi Lele, Cindy Yan, and Samuel Lu. Clearloop continues to be an important source of inspiration for our Climate, Health, and Energy Equity endeavors at the CHEEL Lab. We are so grateful for the support that Jaclyn Mothupi, MS, PEM, LEED AP and the Social Innovation practice the Wond'ry are providing for the CHEEL Lab.

Meet the innovators in our 2024 Space Edge Accelerator cohort! From developing sustainable food systems and cutting-edge medical devices to radiation shielding and advanced molecular tools, these talented individuals are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the space economy. Get to know the cohort members and see how they’re shaping the future of space tech and research. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e5R4WZfa #SpaceEdgeAccelerator #SpaceInnovation #Vanderbilt Arizona State University University of Florida University of Central Florida Vanderbilt University

Q: Why do I mentor?? A: As an advocate for the under-voiced, mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs is a rewarding way to use my influence and expertise to pay it forward. Q: Why did I choose to align with the Wond'ry for mentorship? A: The Wond'ry moves forward by embracing diverse ideas and driving innovation. The entrepreneurs coming out of The Wond’ry are our future and are dreaming big. Q: How can the community support the Wond'ry? A1: Tomorrow is the final day to make a gift to benefit the Wond'ry that supports scholarships, groundbreaking programs, and the next generation of leaders. You will also have a chance to get some one of a kind gear! https://lnkd.in/eAZsvnk7 A2: Become a mentor. Check out their latest annual report and reach out to me with questions! https://lnkd.in/d8qj9UWn #mentor #entrepreneurship #Daretogrow #thisisVanderbilt

We will be having our final Social Innovation workshop for the semester on Nov. 15th, from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM. This interactive workshop guides you in navigating the balance between team dynamics and individual contributions. Register: https://lnkd.in/efPBRnBc

In the fast-evolving landscape of medical technology, EndoShunt Medical stands out as a beacon of innovation. This startup, driven by the relentless pursuit of excellence and the need to address critical gaps in trauma surgery, made significant strides through its participation in the National I-Corps program. Michael Finn-Henry, co-founder of Endoshunt, shares his journey, the challenges they faced, and the invaluable insights gained through the program that ultimately led them to pivot in crucial ways.?Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/exjyg4yB