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The lab’s mission is to build a talent pipeline of students focused in data analytics and computer skills, while increasing the digital literacy skills of all Grand Valley students. Blue Dot also will provide students with opportunities for collaboration with tech start–ups and business partners.

"Grand Valley State University's Blue Dot Lab is a forward-thinking project that will help establish Michigan as the destination for high-skilled talent looking to lead the ”惠特默说.

“I am so proud that we were able to support the Lab in our supplemental, capping off a productive year that saw record funding for education from pre-K through postsecondary. 让我们保持 working together to make Michigan a great place to learn and pursue 你的潜力.”

Two events this fall showcased the technology and opportunities available for students through the Blue Dot ecosystem, which will include the new downtown lab and other spaces throughout 博天堂官方的校园.  

In September, 曼 highlighted Grand Valley faculty and students working with extended reality technology. 举行 conjunction with Tech Week Grand Rapids, 在蓝桥上的XR GR gave a glimpse into the virtual/augmented reality platform and its applications for West Michigan and Grand Rapids. 

In November, 曼 unveiled the futurEDlab at the 消费者能源. 罗素领导力中心. 的futurEDlab engages students with innovative technologies and prepares them for the future of Michigan’s economy. 

Some of the projects on display at the futureEDlab 包括来自 REP4, which seeks to center student voices in the future of higher education 和 Laker Accelerated Talent Link 该项目最近刚刚启动.

“ Every GVSU graduate in a growing and diverse campus community will have digital literacy, real world experiences 和 capacity to immediately contribute,” 曼 said. "交付 education through radical co-collaboration possible in this Blue Dot facility will contribute to our businesses, our communities and our state.

“The track record is strong, with GVSU's graduates growing in number and growing in demand. 和我们80%的校友 staying in Michigan, GVSU creates Michiganders who are ready and rising.”