Welcome to the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center

The Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center for Engineering is part of Grand Valley State University's Padnos College of Engineering and Computing.  The 63,000 square foot facility and its 2.7-acre campus not only serves as a vital resource for students, but as a catalyst for innovative partnerships between the college, companies, and community.  This facility provides expanded flexible project space for our students, dedicated space to bring multiple schools together for K-12 STEM projects, and benefits our industry partners with better equipped student projects and usable spaces. 


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GVSU welcomes first Hispanic Serving Institution to pipeline consortium

Houston Christian University is the first Hispanic Serving Institution to become a partner in the seven-member consortium.

Mar 7, 2024

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ACI will serve as 'nexus' and play role in building Grand Rapids' tech landscape

The Applied Computing Institute has teamed with the Mitten Project to offer tech educational events to area startups.

Feb 29, 2024

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GVSU, West Michigan Tech Talent partner to promote hiring international students

Panelists advocated for hiring more international students during an event February 21 hosted jointly by Grand Valley and West Michigan Tech Talent.

Feb 21, 2024

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Cybersecurity program earns NSA validation, will soon add second cyber threat range

The growing cybersecurity program received national recognition and has expanded its outreach to area middle and high school students.

Feb 12, 2024

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Outstanding faculty members will be recognized at awards convocation

The campus community is invited to attend the February 15 ceremony at the DeVos Center.

Feb 6, 2024

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We need more engineers. Specifically, more Laker engineers. Grand Valley is the primary talent pipeline for engineers in West Michigan. Community demand has led to a 40% growth rate in Grand Valley's engineering program over the past few years, and we have outgrown current facilities.



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