RIDE Center - Events, Workshops, Funding Opportunities

RIDE Student Scholars

Each semester, we like to highlight some of our exemplary student innovation within the RIDE Center. Read more about our latest RIDE Student Scholars and their projects below. 

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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!

Spring 2024 "Maker Tuesdays" Workshop Series - Success!

Students, faculty & staff collaborated in the RIDE Center throughout the Spring 2024 semester to unleash their creativity and learned how to use various equipment simultaneously!

  • Tuesday, April 2 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Patch Making Workshop
  • Tuesday, April 9 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Sticker Making Workshop
  • Tuesday, April 16 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: "Go Pouch" Workshop

Location: RIDE Center, Parenzo 110

Spring 2024 Nonprofit Innovators Forum - A Night of Networking & Panel Discussion

The Nonprofit Innovators Forum, a free nonprofit conference on Monday, April 29th from 5:30-8:00 pm at Westfield State University, served as an opportunity for guests to unlock their potential within the Nonprofit sector.

The event was held in Parenzo and the Dever Auditorium, where the Masters of Public Administration, Policy, and Civic Engagement Program joined for the dynamic program full of guest speakers.

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"Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset" Workshop

RIDE Executive Director Dr. Lamis Jarvinen discussed the fundamentals of cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset with students & faculty.

  • Wednesday, April 17th |  3:00pm-4:30pm
  • Sponsored by RIDE Center, Accounting & Finance Club, Business Club, and Economics Society 

Location: RIDE Center, Parenzo 110

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Contact Us

Lamis Jarvinen, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Research, Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurial Center
Parenzo 110