| Grand Rapids Virtual Reality Meetup Grand Rapids, MI Member June 2017 to Present |
| • The group meets regularly to discuss new innovations in AR/VR technology and to showcase any projects that are being worked on by members of the group. |
| GameDevGR Grand Rapids, MI Member June 2017 to Present |
| • Attend meetings where local game developers can network to obtain help for their projects, learn new skills and see what everyone in the community is working on. |
| Michigan Space Forum Traverse City, MI Member May 2019 to Present |
| • The forum is a yearly event that bring aerospace enthusiasts from all over the country to talk about all topics related to space travel. The goal of the organization is to bring the space industry to Michigan and create a spaceport in northern Michigan. |
| Creative Expo Grand Rapids, MI Exhibitor March 2017 to Present |
| • The expo focuses on all sorts of creative technologies from VR to 3D printing. I attend the event yearly as an exhibitor showcasing personal projects that I am working on using various technologies such as 3D printing, CNCs, laser cutters, etc. |
| Lakeshore SolidWorks User Group West Michigan Member January 2015 to Present |
| • Attend the quarterly meetings to learn more about the software and the different ways that the community is using it to solve problems. |
| Grand Rapids Inventor’s Network Grand Rapids, MI Member April 2015 to Present |
| • Member of Grand Rapids Inventors Network, monthly meetings to discuss various entrepreneurial topics and work on business and invention aspirations • Mentor during monthly product review meetings where entrepreneurs/inventors pitch their product or business idea and it is critiqued. |
| Lansing Maker Faire Lansing, MI Exhibitor April 2017 |
| • Volunteered and exhibited personal maker-related projects at the Lansing area Maker Faire. The goal was to inspire kids and adults and lower the barriers to entry with things such as 3D printings and hobbyist electronics. |
| West Michigan Makers Grand Rapids, MI Member February 2016 to June 2017 |
| • The group met to discuss various topics in the “maker” community and showcase their most recent creations and projects. The group helped one another with resources and knowledge to help everyone to make their ideas comes to life. |
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