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Student Innovation Center

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Activate Your Imagination

Welcome to the Student Innovation Center, the heart of creativity and collaboration at Iowa State University. All students are welcome, regardless of major. Find inspiration, try something new, and explore endless ways to turn ideas into action. Come here to Innovate at Iowa State.

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Create in a Makerspace

The Makerspaces are open for class projects, personal projects, prototyping, and creative exploration. Some spaces require training to help you use the equipment safely and confidently. Explore the Makerspaces to learn about each space and how to get started.

What is happening at the Student Innovation Center?

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Creativity Carnival: Feb 10-13

Join us to engage your imagination and creativity, be inspired, and tap into your creative potential! Enjoy 4 Days…

Host Your Next Event at the Student Innovation Center

Leverage the center’s state-of-the-art facilities for your special events, presentations, conferences, showcases, and more.

I love being at the Student Innovation Center because the architecture provides a beautiful open concept with natural lighting, and tons of places to study. The student-centered spaces always feel inviting and inspire me to continue learning on campus.

Jack Harris, Senior in Enviromental Science

Collaborate Anywhere

There’s no wasted space in the five-level, 140,000-square-foot Student Innovation Center, with plenty of open, comfortable places to meet, study, collaborate, or relax, with no reservations required. Whether you’re collaborating with a group or need a spot to work independently, there are plenty of power outlets and super-fast Wifi — indoors and outside — to keep you connected.

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East entrance, first floor

Stepatorium, first and second floors

Sunderland Foundation Courtyard, second floor

East lawn

Third floor

Lower level

Stepatorium, first and second floors

Innovation in the news

Innovate Here

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Questions?

Learn how you can use the Student Innovation Center.