RIDE Center - Events & Workshops

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2025-2026 Highlights - Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Generously sponsored by the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation & The Westfield State University Foundation. 

The 25-26 academic year in RIDE was full of workshops and hands-on experiences designed to help elevate student thinking and bring original ideas to life. 

Stay tuned for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 events & workshops!
 

ride center invention spring fall 2025, students working in RIDE Center and displaying projects
ride center workshop, individuals talking in RIDE Center and prototyping
innovate413 workshop in RIDE Center, students working at tables
ride center workshop, students watching presentation in RIDE Center
students working in RIDE Center during pitchcamp workshop, watching presentation
ride workshop, students sitting at table watching presentation
RIDE Center tool tuesdays, spring 2026, ride center Parenzo Hall room 110, dro pin 1:00-4:00pm, robot holding prototyping tools

RIDE Center Calendar

Find a time to get involved at RIDE today.

  • SPRING 2026 HOURS: 9am-4pm, or by appointment
  • Please note: You must be trained on RIDE Center equipment before working independently.
  • Please contact RIDE Center Coordinator Grace Templeton gtempleton@westfield.ma.edu to ensure availability during Summer 2025 hours.

Interested in an internship or work study?

The RIDE Center is always looking for interested students who want to gain new skills while adding to their resume. Apply for a position today!

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Lamis Jarvinen, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Research, Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurial Center
Parenzo 110
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Grace S. Templeton
Coordinator, Research Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurial Center
Parenzo 110