Autodesk has shared a video of an extended reality (XR) walkthrough animation to coincide with their recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Autodesk Technology Engagement Center at California State University, Northridge.
The 32,000-square-foot facility will support research labs and other endeavors essential to the College of Engineering and Computer Science while serving as the new home of the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub, which aims to increase underserved communities’ participation in the STEAM fields over time.
Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost was instrumental in organizing a $5 million gift to the institution, which is his alma mater. This gift kicked off the project that is particularly meant to help cement the university’s place in a network of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). As a press release noted, currently, only 8% of all workers in the STEAM fields identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Video courtesy Autdodesk
“In the world of technology, it is common to celebrate the ‘lone’ genius or inventor, but most of us know intuitively that no one rises alone,” Anagnost said. “That’s why Autodesk stands behind Cal State Northridge and its efforts to build a deeper connection to the communities outside the University. And because CSUN is one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the country, those connections are critical.”
CSUN President Erika Beck added: “Featuring equity as a core design principle, the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center will be powered by cutting-edge technology to expand regional P-12 outreach in STEAM educational pathways and advance innovative design and research, including labs for engineering, prototype creation, pre-manufacture, and iterative design. [...] Their support is helping us create a more equitable and inclusive academic community that supports the success of our students.”
AC Martin is serving as the architect for the construction. CSUN expects the total $25 million project to be opened in 2024.
7 Comments
I'd like to see another example of a monopoly (duopoly at best) holding a low margin industry hostage with uncompetitive software.
cool story bro, can you fix your fucking glitchy hatch command.
When did STEM become STEAM?
The term STEAM has been around for about 10 years (STEM + Arts)
So old it's new - thanks! I'll go crawl back under my rock now.
Cool initiative, crap building design and crappier animation. Yuck.
Are they burying Otto Desc? that must be the stink
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