Students, faculty, community members explore projects at Demo Day

DeKALB – The 71 North Partnership Studio held its fall 2026 showcase event from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. on Friday on the lower level of the Founders Memorial Library. 71 North has a goal of giving students, faculty, industry partners and community members a place to foster collaborative innovation together. The studio hosts events and innovation activities that focus on entrepreneurship and professional skill development. The showcase gave attendees the opportunity to explore projects, prototypes, research, businesses and ideas from NIU students and the surrounding community. James Allen, an NIU alumnus, educator and entrepreneur, started off the event as a panelist. He shared his experiences in education, innovation and creativity. There were around 34 exhibits for visitors to interact with, ranging from research projects to startups and organizations. About 30 attendees arrived at the showcase.

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