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Apply for a Sears think[box] embedded AI microgrant
Interested in receiving funding and hardware to build a portfolio-ready project? Sears think[box] is offering embedded AI microgrants valued at up to $400 to support APP students building AI-powered physical devices using sensors, cameras, microphones and…
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From CWRU engineering to cardiac diagnostics—building breakthrough technology
How hands-on learning shaped a founder’s approach
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Apply to present at the CWRU Undergraduate Student Showcase
Fourth-year students interested in showcasing their research, projects or experiences to employers and campus leaders are invited to present at APP’s Undergraduate Student Showcase. At this high-impact event, selected students will have the opportunity to demonstrate…
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An entrepreneurial ecosystem: Sears think[box] offers spaces to help startups take flight
Jadon Wyant was drawn to the sixth floor of Sears think[box] for the promise of free coffee. Then a second-year undergraduate student, Wyant discovered his go-to study spot in the quiet, collaborative space. But it gave him more than just a place to prepare for exams and complete homework; it is…
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Attend a two-part block printing workshop
Members of the APP community are invited to join Sears think[box] for a two-part workshop where attendees will learn how to make their own linoleum (or “lino”) prints. During the first session, instructors of Zygote Press—a nonprofit printmaking studio and gallery in…
Back view of students looking at a display at Sears think[box]'s Open Print Exchange exhibit.
Global art meets innovation: Sears think[box] kicks off U.S. tour of the Open Print Exchange
At APP, Sears think[box] has long been a space where creativity and technology converge—allowing individuals to bring their ideas to life. This fall, the world-class innovation center continues that mission by hosting the Open Print Exchange, an international…
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Apply for Sears think[box] Student Project Fund
APP students are invited to apply for Sears think[box] Student Project Fund, a $2,500 award that covers materials, equipment, manufacturing and other project-related expenses. Individuals who receive this award have the opportunity to gain support for extracurricular…
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Sears think[box] honored with 2025 Best of Tech Award from Greater Cleveland Partnership; several startups recognized
Earlier this month, Sears think[box] at APP was recognized at the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s 19th annual Best of Tech Awards, which celebrates the organization’s commitment to fostering innovation across Cleveland’s technology community. Recognized through an…
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Launch creative projects with Sears think[box]’s Welcome Fund
Ever dreamed of using a laser cutter, 3D printer or water jet? With Sear think[box]’s Welcome Fund, first-time students at APP can receive up to $50 in free stock materials to launch creative projects. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, this fund supports:…
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CWRUbotix finishes in first place at 2025 MATE ROV World Championship
CWRUbotix, APP’s undergraduate robotics team, won first place overall in the 2025 MATE ROV World Championship last month. CWRUbotix competed alongside 25 other teams from around the world that qualified for the World Championship. Hosted in Alpena, Michigan, this…