The Moonwalk Way

A roundup of 71 North updates

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July 22, 2025

The Moonwalk Way

This week we celebrate the anniversary of Apollo 11’s Moon landing on June 20, 1969, a defining moment in innovation.

 “Innovation is the calling card of the future.” – Anna Eshoo

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

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

12:00-1:00 PM Huskie Frontiers Brown Bag

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:

8:00am- 4:30 PM: Open Studio hours

1:30-2:30 PM: Huskieverse Planning meeting

Thursday:

8:00-4:30 PM Open Studio hours

Friday-Monday

Studio is closed

Highlight: NIU at DePaul Pitch Madness

NIU was well represented with three teams from NIU, including 71 North member, Nikhil Doddaga talking about his College App.

Looking Ahead:

Next week NIU STEAM will host Endless Possibilities Camp. This leadership camp is offered at no cost to eligible high school students and will focus on identifying ways for them to find success. For more information, visit: https://niusteamcamps.com/camp/endless-possibilities-leadership-academy/

Looking Back:

Last week, NIU STEAM put on their Sustainability Camp at 71 North. The camp empowered students to take action for a more sustainable future by exploring real-world environmental challenges and solutions. Students learned from NIU faculty and community professionals while engaging with native ecosystems, examining corporate sustainability efforts, and designing compact, sustainable food and water systems. With a focus on restoring, reevaluating, and reimagining our impact, the camp emphasized that the time for change is now.

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