The Innovation Lab at the °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity is an instructional hub for STEM learning, driven by team building and collaboration. We provide opportunities for students and individuals of all ages, abilities, and disciplines to learn by designing creative solutions to real-world challenges.
The Innovation Lab is an °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ community outreach facility that is relocating to the °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Peninsula Center in Hampton, VA, in June 2025. Previously located in the Brooks Crossing building in Newport News' Southeast Community, adjacent to Downtown, the new space will allow us to expand our offerings and better serve the community. Since opening in August 2019, we have been dedicated to fostering creativity, innovation, and problem-solving through hands-on STEM education.
Upcoming Events
We are excited to invite you to the °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Innovation Lab Open House on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at our new Hampton location at the °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Peninsula Center (600 Butler Farm Rd).
This special event will showcase °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ’s four Lab Schools, highlight opportunities for innovation and collaboration, and celebrate the official launch of our new Makerspace Series. We would love for you to join us for one or both sessions:
Session 1: Faculty, Students & Industry Partners Showcase (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
- Connect with °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ faculty, staff, students, and industry stakeholders.
- Learn more about °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ’s Lab Schools and their innovative work.
- Explore collaboration opportunities in our design thinking studio and makerspace.
Session 2: Family-Friendly Open Makerspace & Series Launch (5:00 – 7:00 PM)
- Participate in hands-on makerspace activities including 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics, and textiles.
- Engage in family-friendly activities designed to spark creativity.
- Enjoy guided tours of the Innovation Lab and design thinking studio.
- Visit Lab School showcases featuring highlights from each school.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Innovation Lab and celebrating this exciting new chapter together! Please share this email and flyer with anyone you believe might be interested!
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