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Innovation at the Intersections
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What's New

Aug

17

Level Up Your Creativity at IDEAStudio Makerspace in Fall 2023!

Ready to get creative? The West Houston Institute's IDEAStudio makerspace is open to all HCC students, faculty, and staff at no cost. As a member of IDEAStudio, you can learn to use cutting edge technologies like 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines, as well as traditional tools in our woodworking and metalworking shops.

Nov

7

Follow Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly On Her Teaching Journey in "Altering Course"

Follow along with History Professor and WHI Innovation Fellow, Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly as she reflects on her evolving teaching practice, innovations in education, and her travels around the world.

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Explore Our Programs & Spaces

Our Location

Houston Community College's center for strategic innovation located in the heart of West Houston
Conference Services

State of the art venue offering full range of support and production services for mid to large scale events
Collaboratorium

Center for social innovation mobilizing people and community together

IDEAS Academy

Developing student mindsets and skillsets for creative leadership in a digital and global 21st century
IDEAStudio

The Makerspace at West Houston Institute where students, faculty, and staff explore, imagine, and create
Innovation Fellows

Empowering faculty and staff change makers to infuse innovation throughout the institution

Learning Commons

Creating learning experiences that seamlessly bolster students’ information and digital literacies
Learning Spaces Initiative

Re-imagining the use of space for learning through our experimental classrooms and labs

West Houston Institute

2811 Hayes Road, Houston, TX 77082

(713) 718-2071