UNC brings innovative spirit, cutting-edge exhibits to Smithsonian festival

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October 14, 2017
By Brock

UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, students and staff joined with the 14 other universities in the Atlantic Coast Conference at the ACCelerate Creativity and Innovation Festival, where they shared the novel application of ideas and research. The three-day festival featured performances, discussions and 48 interactive installations at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Led by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, the UNC delegation represents some of the most cutting-edge Carolina-born ideas at an event that celebrates creative exploration and research across science, engineering, the arts and design. Carolina shared projects from a variety of schools, departments and programs, including the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, the UNC Be a Maker (BeAM) network, the Kenan Science Library, and faculty innovations in 3D printing and beat making.

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