The Cove @ The CREATE Institute
The Cove is an extension of the CREATE Institute and provides students, faculty, staff and alumni with the opportunity to explore their curiosities.
About The Cove
Opening its doors in 2022, The Cove @ The CREATE Institute supports expanding experiential learning opportunities on campus. The Cove provides a structure for the MSOE community to engage in project-based learning and mindset development. We foster the growth of the Entrepreneurial Mindset through open lab hours, hands-on workshops and guest speaker series.
Physical Location
- Ladish Co. Entrepreneurial Space: located on the ground floor of Viets Tower, this collaboration space is open to all MSOE community members to host workshops, competitions and guest speakers.
- Nelson Prototyping Lab: located on the ground floor of Viets Tower, this lab is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni who are interested in hands-on exploration. Training is required to use the 3D printers, Cricut machines and button maker. Drop in Monday–Friday, 12–4 p.m. during the academic year.
Resources in the Nelson Prototyping Lab
- Fully equipped with all you need to create prototypes and explore the MSOE Mindset (including 3D printers, Cricut machines, hand tools, a laser cutter, button maker and so much more)
- Consumables are available free of charge to students using the lab for academic purposes.
- If you are interested in using lab equipment, check out our Canvas training course.
Cove Programming
- We support programming grounded in the exposure, practice, and integration of the entrepreneurial mindset: curiosity, connections and creating value.
- There are four signature programs supported throughout the academic year:
- Conversations @ The Cove
- Entrepreneurial Mindset Development @ The Cove
- Experiential Learning @ The Cove
- Workshops @ The Cove
- Visit our events page for more information about upcoming programs
Student Leadership Development Programs
The CREATE Institute offers two leadership development programs for students, the CREATE Student Fellows Program and Cove Student Scholars Program. Both programs are grounded in the tenets of servant-leadership and strengthen development of the MSOE Mindset.
