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SUMMARY:On-the-Spot Interview
DESCRIPTION:The Roux Institute is pleased to offer on-the-spot admissions opportunity for the Analytics and Project Management graduate programs. This is your chance to expedite your application and admissions process for in-demand master’s and certificate programs in Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies. \nSee you soon.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/on-the-spot-interview/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Prospective Students
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Innovative Water Level Measurement for Climate Adaption with Climate Tech Incubator Member Divirod's Amy Piscopo
DESCRIPTION:The Roux Institute’s ClimateTech Incubator is proud to have Divirod as a startup member. Divirod’s data scientist\, Amy Piscopo\, is a Maine resident\, and the company has had data contracts with Maine partners. Divirod’s work offers valuable insights into Maine’s efforts towards coastal resilience.\n\n\n\n\nThe ClimateTech Speaker Series is a joint initiative between the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute and E2Tech and is sponsored by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office.  This program is part of an ongoing speaker series focused on AI\, climate\, and energy.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/speaker-series-innovative-water-level-measurement-for-climate-adaption-with-climate-tech-incubator-member-divirods-amy-piscopo/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:ClimateTech Incubator,Startup Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
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SUMMARY:BioME Career Exploration 2025
DESCRIPTION:Career expo and workshops for Maine life science students and recent graduates\nJoin us on March 12\, 2025 from 12-4PM at the third annual BioME Career Exploration event – a career expo for Maine life science students. This event is for students at the high school junior and senior level\, college undergraduates\, college graduates\, recent graduates and anyone looking to change careers. Learn how to best position yourself for a career within Maine’s life sciences industry and explore the many opportunities within the state. \nMaine’s life science sector is thriving\, offering diverse fields of study\, a myriad of career opportunities\, and limitless potential for growth. A career in the life sciences can take many forms\, and students are able to receive education\, training and a great job right here in Maine. This event will provide a great opportunity for attendees to speak with Maine life science companies directly and hone their early career skills through professional workshops tailored to life science students. \nThe expo will feature tables staffed by Maine life science companies who will speak with students about positions within the company\, credentials needed\, and other tips about what they might look for in a team member. Workshops and breakout sessions will be geared toward students and new professionals looking to build on their life science specific workforce skills. \nLunch will be provided. Company tables will be available all day. 
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/biome-career-exploration-2025/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Learner Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
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SUMMARY:Discover Khoury College of Computer Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are looking to advance your tech career\, specialize in a specific area\, or break into tech\, Northeastern University’s Discover Khoury webinar will provide you with information on the myriad programs that Khoury College of Computer Sciences offers to help you meet your goals.  \nJoin us for an opportunity to:  \nDiscover which program is the best fit for you.\nLearn about Khoury programs and career outcomes.\nMeet current Khoury students. \nPlease note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation. \nRegister today to secure your spot. Details to join virtually will be sent to your email. \nIf you have any questions\, please email c.smith@northeastern.edu.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/discover-khoury-college-of-computer-sciences/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Prospective Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
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SUMMARY:Discover Khoury College of Computer Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are looking to advance your tech career\, specialize in a specific area\, or break into tech\, Northeastern University’s Discover Khoury webinar will provide you with information on the myriad programs that Khoury College of Computer Sciences offers to help you meet your goals. \nJoin us for an opportunity to: \n\nDiscover which program is the best fit for you.\nLearn about Khoury programs and career outcomes.\nMeet current Khoury students.\n\nPlease note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation. \nRegister today to secure your spot. Details to join virtually will be sent to your email. \nIf you have any questions\, please email c.smith@northeastern.edu.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/discover-khoury-college-of-computer-sciences-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Learner Community,Prospective Students
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SUMMARY:Women Who Empower
DESCRIPTION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute invites you to join us for Catalyzing Maine’s Future: How Partnerships Fuel Resilience\, a Northeastern University Women Who Empower event.\n\nLiz Kohler\, Managing Director\, Strategy\, Growth\, and Operations at the Roux Institute will facilitate a panel featuring Kathie Leonard\, CEO of Auburn Manufacturing; Mary Dickinson\, Ph.D.\, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at The Jackson Laboratory; Ninette Irabaruta\, Senior Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at the United Way of Southern Maine; Safiya Khalid\, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Community Organizing Alliance; Anusha Devanga\, Roux student and Research Assistant; and Berkeley Almand-Hunter\, Ph.D\, Technical Director for Partner Programs at the Roux Institute.\n\nWith over a decade of impact\, Women Who Empower fosters community through events and experiences\, connecting women with opportunities for learning\, leadership\, and networking.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/women-who-empower/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Partner Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
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SUMMARY:Break into Tech
DESCRIPTION:Find your pathway into tech  \nYou don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. All you need is curiosity—and opportunity. Join other curious students and professionals with no tech background to learn about the flexible pathways—both online and in person—to a master’s degree in computer science\, data science\, and cybersecurity. \nAttend a Break into Tech event to: \n\nGet insights into the latest challenges in computer science\, data science\, and cybersecurity—and how you might solve them.\nDiscover how your unique background can lead to a future in tech with Align master’s programs.\nDiscover the different pathways you can take to build a successful career in tech.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/break-into-tech-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Prospective Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T133000
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SUMMARY:ClimateChat: Startups & Climate Risk - How Insurance is Evolving & What You Should Do About It
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunch Time event with Allen Insurance and Ocean House Consulting to Discuss how Climate Change’s Impact on Insurance  \n\nWe look forward to seeing you on Friday\, March 21 at 12:00PM at the Roux Institute\, 100 Fore St\, Portland.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStartups & Climate Risk: How Insurance is Evolving & What You Should Do About It: A conversation with Dan Bookham of Allen Insurance and Blaine Grimes of Ocean House Consulting\n\n\nAs climate change reshapes the insurance landscape\, startups in ClimateTech\, OceanTech\, and environmental industries must adapt to new risks—and uncover new opportunities. Join Dan Bookham (Allen Insurance) and Blaine Grimes (Ocean House Consulting) for a deep dive into the evolving world of insurance. This discussion will cover the shift from “All Risks” to climate-driven policies\, the increasing challenges of coverage in a volatile world\, and how startups can effectively assess and manage their insurance needs. Our experts will also explore how data and innovation are transforming the industry\, creating new opportunities for startups. Whether you’re safeguarding assets or seeking strategic partnerships with insurers\, you’ll leave with actionable insights to strengthen your risk management strategy.\n\n. \n\nThe ClimateTech Speaker Series is a joint initiative between the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute and E2Tech and is sponsored by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office.  This program is part of an ongoing speaker series focused on AI\, climate\, and energy.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/climatechat-startups-climate-risk-how-insurance-is-evolving-what-you-should-do-about-it/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:ClimateTech Incubator,Startup Community
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Lessons from Female Founders Changing the Game
DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion\, which is part of Northeastern University’s Women Who Empower initiative\, features four women who are members of our startup community. They’ll share their unique perspectives on leading companies\, raising capital\, and building strong networks in a traditionally male-dominated field. \nThe panel will be moderated by Kippy Smith\, Founder of Small Wins Dashboard\, and will feature Michelle DeBlois\, Founder of ReMo; Melissa LaCasse\, Founder of Tanbark; and Rachel Cossar\, Founder of Virtual Sapiens.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/breaking-barriers-lessons-from-female-founders-changing-the-game/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Startup Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000
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SUMMARY:Founder Residency's Virtual Info Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Seeking growth resources and mentorship for your tech startup? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe one of 10 early-stage startups accepted annually Northeastern University’s Founder Residency accelerator in Portland\, Maine. \nThis 12-month program is designed for early-stage tech startups. While we accept startups from all industries\,  we place priority on artificial intelligence\, data science\, sustainability\, and national security innovations. \nAs part of our mission to create a diverse and equitable start-up ecosystem in Maine\, this residency has a focus on supporting founders who are women\, people of color\, LGBTQ+\, and other historically marginalized people. \nRSVP to hear from previous cohort founders\, learn how to best position your application\, and get your questions answered by the program staff.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/founder-residencys-virtual-info-session/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
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SUMMARY:IdeaJAM: Innovative Healthcare Delivery in Rural Areas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for IdeaJAM: Come and learn about the opportunities and challenge in rural healthcare delivery\, and try your hand at developing a new solution to this pressing issue. \nOn March 28th from 12pm-4pm\, we’re hosting IdeaJAM—an interactive ideation event designed to ignite creative thinking around improving healthcare access in rural communities. Rural populations often face barriers such as limited healthcare facilities\, long travel distances\, and provider shortages. New technologies\, community resources\, and medical expertise can be employed in innovative ways to provide transformative opportunities to bridge these gaps. \nThe afternoon will feature an insightful panel discussion with a complimentary lunch\, and dedicated time to collaborate and brainstorm with fellow students\, practitioners\, and community members. Participants will join randomized teams\, and work together to develop a new\, innovative concept. Each team will give a short pitch of their idea for the chance to win a $500 cash prize. \nThis is your chance to connect\, ideate\, and help shape the future of rural healthcare! \nFor CAMD and Bouvé Students: We will reimburse travel (bus or train) for the first 30 students to register and attend. Please note that you are a CAMD student on the registration form.  \n \n\n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00PM: Welcome & Lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15-1:15PM: Panel: Innovative Solutions to Rural Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15-2:30PM: Team Formation & Design Thinking Workshop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30-3:30PM: Ideation Session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30-4:00PM: Presentations & Feedback \nAbout IdeaJam: \nIdeaJAM is an interactive 4-hour design-thinking workshop that immerses participants in the principles of design thinking. Through hands-on activities\, participants engage in customer discovery exercises and basic prototyping\, applying these skills to tackle real-world challenges. \nThe program’s goal is to introduce participants to the design-thinking framework and empower them to use this innovative approach to generate creative\, practical solutions to complex problems. IdeaJam offers a dynamic environment where participants can think critically\, collaborate\, and turn insights into actionable ideas.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/ideajam-innovative-healthcare-delivery-in-rural-areas/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Startup Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T160000
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SUMMARY:2025 Cleantech Open Northeast Portland Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:Come join Cleantech Open Northeast for an evening of food\, drink\, celebration and opportunity at the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute in Portland\, ME! Refreshments will be provided. \nSince 2005\, more than 60% of Cleantech Open’s reporting U.S. alumni companies are still active and have collectively raised over $2B in external funding. Learn how the accelerator program can help you develop your cleantech venture and how to apply to the accelerator. We welcome entrepreneurs\, students\, investors\, savvy technologists\, and those interested in joining our growing cleantech community. \n  \nEVENT AGENDA: \nAbout Cleantech Open – meet the Cleantech Open Northeast team and learn about opportunities to be involved. \nAlumni Lightning Talks – hear from Cleantech Open alumni about their experiences in the program. \nEntrepreneur Introductions – tell us about yourself and your clean technology & business. To participate in this part of the program\, please sign up when you register! \nQ&A – ask your questions about the program\, application process\, and more. \nNetworking – meet people in the local ecosystem who are interested in and support Portland cleantech entrepreneurs in a wide variety of ways. \nApplications to the 2025 Cleantech Open Accelerator close April 13! For more information\, read The 2025 Cleantech Open Northeast 1-pager which includes application info & deadlines. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nTerra Dunham\, Senior Program Manager\, ClimateTech Incubator\, the Roux Institute; event host \nWarren Adams\, Director\, ClimateTech Incubator\, the Roux Institute; event host \nBrian Whitney\, President\, Maine Technology Institute (MTI); in-kind sponsor of Cleantech Open Northeast \nBernard Hidier\, CEO\, Finsulate USA; 2021 Cleantech Open alum \nNick Planson\, CEO\, Shred Electric; 2023 Cleantech Open alum; Cleantech Open Northeast Finalist
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/2025-cleantech-open-northeast-portland-kickoff-party/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:ClimateTech Incubator,Startup Community
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