The Meteor Way

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July 29, 2025

The Meteor Way

If given the opportunity, check out the Perseid Meteor shower, which kicks of this week, July 29-31 https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteor-showers/the-perseid-meteor-shower-kicks-off-summer-shooting-star-season-this-week-heres-how-to-see-it
See you at 71 North!

“Innovation and astronomy share the same gaze—both dare to imagine what lies beyond the known and build the tools to reach it.”

Carl Sagan

HuskieVerse Featured Experience

Pollinator Park

Experience and reflect on the impact of pollinators in the near and far future.

Pollinator Park is a crossover between a zoo, a theme park, an interactive museum, and a crystal ball: fun, educational, and emotionally engaging.

There are multiple opportunities to explore virtual reality each week.

Visit the to Huskieverse booking page reserve your spot.

Europe 2050 – Following a cascade of ecological crises, our world has been deprived of healthy ecosystems and wealthy flora. Amidst this dystopian landscape lies a lavish green beacon of hope: Dr. Beatrice Kukac’s Pollinator Park -a futuristic farm, a safe haven for pollinating insects and an eye-opener for its visitors.

An experience based on real science.

This Week at 71 North Never tried VR before and want to? Come to the Studio and check our VR First Steps experience!

This Week at 71 North

Please note, our hours have changed for the summer. We are open Tuesday through Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

Tuesday:

11:30-12:30 PM: 71 North OPs meeting

2:00 - 3:00 PM: LEAP from Project to Product Management • Meetup.

Lean & Agile Community of Practice

This Community is designed for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of Lean and Agile principles and best practices, from project managers and software developers to business leaders and consultants.

calendar.niu.edu/event/lean_agile_community_of_practice

Wednesday:

1:30-2:30 PM: HuskieVerse Planning Meeting

8:00-4:30 PM Endless Possibilities Leadership Camp

Thursday:

8:00-4:30 PM Endless Possibilities Leadership Camp

Friday:

8:00-4:30 PM Endless Possibilities Leadership Camp

Looking Ahead:

71 North will be participating in STEMFest 2025 at NIU

NIU - STEAM

niusteam.niu.edu

Looking Back:

Looking Back:

Tech Taco Tuesday has evolved far beyond a simple weekly gathering—it's become part of who we are as a community. It embodies 71 North culture, connecting us and inspiring us as it continues to grow with our community. We can’t wait to launch it again this fall!!

Take a moment to review 71 North on Google Maps