Ignite Hub

SPECIAL EVENT- VR Showcase
2023-03-21 15:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
SPECIAL EVENT- VR Showcase
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 3 – 7 pm Hands-on VR Experience | 7 – 7:30 pm Dinner | 7:30 – 8:30 pm Presentation – XR Immersive Technologies: Today and Tomorrow
In-Person Registration
Hands-on with VR Experience
Presentation – XR Immersive Technologies: Today and Tomorrow
Virtual Registration
Presentation – XR Immersive Technologies: Today and Tomorrow
Guest Speaker
Neil Levin
Founder & CEO
VR Training
Description
The ignITe Hub is teaming up with VR Training to host a special VR Showcase. Guests may participate in an immersive experience with the “Hands-on with VR” activity by registering for a one-hour timeslot between 3 – 6 pm. The second part of the showcase includes dinner and an exciting presentation on “XR – Immersive Technologies Today and Tomorrow.” Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this event through the Future of Tech Lunch and Learn series.
Our featured guest speaker is Neil Levin, Founder & CEO of VR Training who for the last 10+ years has been focused on building innovative products and applications. Initially in publishing and then Simulation, AI, and VR applications for the Defense industry. His most recent project was the design and construction of a B-52 mixed-reality flight simulator to train pilots in midair refueling. Prior to his recent time in technology, he was a senior executive in the book industry. He was the Publisher of Time Life Books and then the Senior VP of National Book Network, the largest independent book distributor in the US. In his last position in publishing, he was VP, of Strategic Partnerships at the eBook subscription startup, Librify.

Mi-Best Networking Class
2023-03-20 18:00 - 2023-03-23 21:00, 2023-03-13 18:00 - 2023-03-16 21:00, 2023-03-07 18:00 - 2023-03-09 21:00
Mi-Best Networking Class
Date: Mondays – Thursdays, January 30, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 900 Hungerford Drive, Room 109, Rockville MD 20850
*No class on 04/03, 05/08

Closed
2023-03-17
ignITe Hub is Closed
The ignITe Hub is closed.

Future of Technology Lunch & Learn - Social Engineering: The Detective Perspective, A Former Detective's Approach to Social Engineering in the Modern World
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Technology Lunch & Learn Series – Social Engineering: The Detective Perspective, A Former Detective’s Approach to Social Engineering in the Modern World
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 12 – 1 pm
This is a hybrid event and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are optional in the Hub.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
Guest Speaker
Tom Howard
Cyber Operator
Zetier
Description
The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Future of Tech Lunch & Learn Series. Each month, we will have a cutting-edge guest speaker to explore an innovative area in the world of technology. Topics will range from BioTech to Entertainment Technology and beyond. We will learn from notable industry experts about a specific type of technology, how this technology is being used to solve a community problem and what are unique career pathways related to this field. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.
Our featured guest speaker is Tom Howard, Cyber Operator at Zeiter who spent 15 years as an Officer with the Austin Police Department in Austin, Texas. For eight years he was a Hostage Negotiator, and he spent four years as a Detective where he was involved in over 1,000 armed robbery investigations including interviews and interrogations. His investigator background brings a unique perspective to social engineering used in cyber security.

Fireside Chat Career Series – Putting People First Helps Drive Innovation
2023-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
Fireside Chat Career Series – Putting People First Helps Drive Innovation
Monday, March 6, 2023, 7 – 9 pm
7 pm – Dinner for In-Person Guests | 7:30 pm – 9 pm – Presentation
This is a hybrid event and dinner will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are optional in the Hub.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
Guest Speaker
Jennifer Bahrami
Founder & CEO
Strategy and Pitch
Description

The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Fireside Chat Career Series. Each month, we will host a trailblazing guest speaker to explore their unique tech career path. We will learn what sparked their interest in this area, meaningful experiences that impacted their journey and career advice for aspiring techies. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.
Our featured guest speaker is Jennifer Bahrami, Founder & CEO of Strategy and Pitch who is a strategic advisor guiding organizations and leaders through a changing world. As former Chief Communications and Marketing Officer she has a clear vision, a deep understanding of stakeholder needs, and an ability to build trusting collaborative networks. Energized by a challenge, Jennifer has helped organizations such as global education leader International Baccalaureate, health technology firm CNSI, the World Bank, the UN Global Compact, Bank of America, and dozens of others build new programs, expand their reach, navigate drastic internal changes and weather multiple crises with unscathed reputations.
While Jennifer’s education and early experience were not in technology she found her way into technology through work with the Federal Government shortly after beginning her consulting career. During her time working with both public and private sector technology leaders, Jennifer developed a keen sense of what drives innovation. The most successful technology leaders always listened deeply and found opportunities to put their people, customers, and stakeholders first. Jennifer has been a Montgomery County resident for 12 years, was a 2019 finalist in the Washington Exec STEM advocate of the year awards and currently serves on the Board of Learning Undefeated a nonprofit which is driving race and gender equity in STEM.

Perspectives on Data Ethics - Panel Discussion
2023-03-06 11:30 - 13:30
Perspectives on Data Ethics – Panel Discussion
Let’s talk about data! Montgomery College’s Analytics & Insights team will host a panel discussion – Perspectives on Data Ethics – on March 6, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., at the ignITe Hub. Montgomery College students, faculty, staff, and administrators are invited and encouraged to attend.
Panelists will include:

Theresa Anderson, Principal Research Associate, Urban Institute
Kathryn Linehan, Research Scientist, University of Virginia (UVA) Biocomplexity Institute and Initiative
Rachel Saidi, Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science/Data Science Program Director, Montgomery College

They will share their insights and expertise on the importance of ethics for data asset management. John Hamman, MC’s chief analytics and insights officer will offer opening remarks and introductions. Nadine Porter, deputy chief analytics and insights officer, will serve as moderator.
Please register HERE. You may attend in person (space is limited) or virtually. Boxed lunches will be available for in-person attendance.

Mi-Best Networking Class
2023-02-27 18:00 - 2023-03-02 21:00, 2023-02-20 18:00 - 2023-02-23 21:00, 2023-02-13 18:00 - 2023-02-16 21:00
Mi-Best Networking Class
Date: Mondays – Thursdays, January 30, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 900 Hungerford Drive, Room 109, Rockville MD 20850
*No class on 03/06, 04/03, 05/08

Future of Technology Lunch & Learn Series - CRM: The Tool You Need To Grow Your Organization
2023-02-16 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Technology Lunch & Learn Series – CRM: The Tool You Need To Grow Your Organization
Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12 – 1 pm
This is a hybrid event and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are optional in the Hub.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
Guest Speaker
Jabari Jackson
Technology Consultant
MKG Enterprise
Description
The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Future of Tech Lunch & Learn Series. Each month, we will have a cutting-edge guest speaker to explore an innovative area in the world of technology. Topics will range from BioTech to Entertainment Technology and beyond. We will learn from notable industry experts about a specific type of technology, how this technology is being used to solve a community problem and what are unique career pathways related to this field. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.
Our featured guest speaker is Jabari Jackson, Technology Consultant at MKG Enterprise who is the manager of Salesforce Administrators at Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit organization advocating for and building affordable homes across the nation. He also spends time as a technology consultant with MKG Enterprise, helping businesses and nonprofits achieve their technology goals. Jabari has close to a decade of experience working specifically with nonprofits; supporting their technology and building CRM systems. Jabari seeks to help organizations build sustainable, efficient technology environments at a low cost. Jabari is inspired daily by his wife and son. In his free time, he likes to read, hike, garden, and play cornhole.

Fireside Chat Career Series – Network of Nerds: How the Navy Influenced the Design and Recovery of NASA’s Orion Capsule
2023-02-06 19:30 - 21:00
Fireside Chat Career Series – Network of Nerds: How the Navy Influenced the Design and Recovery of NASA’s Orion Capsule
Monday, February 6, 2023, 7 – 9 pm
7 pm – Dinner | 7:30 pm – 9 pm – Presentation
This is a hybrid event and dinner will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are optional in the Hub.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
Guest Speaker
Lauren Hanyok
Capital Tech Bridge Director
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
Ryan Hanyok
Science and Technology Photographer
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
Mark Melendez
Mechanical Engineer
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
Description

The ignITe Hub hosts a monthly Fireside Chat Career Series. Each month, we will host a trailblazing guest speaker to explore their unique tech career path. We will learn what sparked their interest in this area, meaningful experiences that impacted their journey, and career advice for aspiring techies. Thank you to Verizon for their generous sponsorship of this series.
Our featured guest speakers are professional staff at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division who will share their experiences as part of the team that supported NASA’s Orion capsule project. We will learn about the variety of careers that are an integral part of a profession in the federal government.

Mi-Best Networking Class
2023-02-06 18:00 - 2023-02-09 21:00
Mi-Best Networking Class
Date: Mondays – Thursdays, January 30, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rockville Campus, HU-321
*No class on 03/06, 04/03, 05/08

Mi-Best Networking Class
2023-01-30 18:00 - 2023-02-02 21:00
Mi-Best Networking Class
Date: Mondays – Thursdays, January 30, 2023 – June 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rockville Campus, HU-321
*No class on 02/06, 03/06, 04/03, 05/08

Closed for Maintenance
2023-01-24 - 2023-02-10, 2023-01-03 - 2023-01-13, 2022-12-19 - 2022-12-23
Closed for Maintenance
The ignITe Hub is closed for scheduled maintenance.

ITI Winter Bootcamp - Cloud Technologies
2023-01-17 09:00 - 2023-01-20 15:15
ITI Winter Bootcamp – Cloud Technologies
Tuesday, January 17 – Friday, January 20, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 3:15 pm
This event has limited seats, so it is on a First Come-First Served basis.
To register:
Submit an application found on the ITI Winter Bootcamp Series webpage.
ignITe Hub, Rockville Campus

Bring Your Data To Life : Session 2
2023-01-12 11:00 - 13:00
Bring Your Data To Life: Learn The Fundamentals of Data Visualization
Thursday, January 12, 2023, 11 am – 1 pm
In collaboration with Nvolve, a local non-profit focused on supporting women in STEM, and the Montgomery College STEM Outreach Program, join us for a free workshop especially for female students to learn more about data visualization. This is a hybrid event and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are required in the Hub.
This workshop is led by Hermioni Zouridis, PhD, Nvolve’s Director of Experiential Learning. Dr. Zouridis is a scientist, technologist, and educator. She has worked with data throughout her career, partnering with AI and Big Data technology startups in Silicon Valley for a large pharmaceutical company.
Registration: https://form.jotform.com/223398344951060
Questions/More Information: https://www.nvolveme.org/ or email at Programs@nvolveme.org

Bring Your Data To Life : Session 1
2023-01-10 11:00 - 13:00
Bring Your Data To Life: Learn The Fundamentals of Data Visualization
Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 11 am – 1 pm
In collaboration with Nvolve, a local non-profit focused on supporting women in STEM, and the Montgomery College STEM Outreach Program, join us for a free workshop especially for female students to learn more about data visualization. This is a hybrid event and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are required in the Hub.
This workshop is led by Hermioni Zouridis, PhD, Nvolve’s Director of Experiential Learning. Dr. Zouridis is a scientist, technologist, and educator. She has worked with data throughout her career, partnering with AI and Big Data technology startups in Silicon Valley for a large pharmaceutical company.
Registration: https://form.jotform.com/223398344951060
Questions/More Information: https://www.nvolveme.org/ or email at Programs@nvolveme.org

ITI Winter Bootcamp - Coding : Python
2023-01-09 09:30 - 2023-01-13 15:30
ITI Winter Bootcamp – Coding: Python
Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 13, 2022 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
This event has limited seats, so it is on a First Come-First Served basis.
To register:
Submit an application found on the ITI Winter Bootcamp Series webpage.
Germantown Campus High Tech Building or
Online- Structured Remote

ITI Winter Bootcamp - Cybersecurity
2023-01-09 09:30 - 2023-01-13 15:30
ITI Winter Bootcamp – Cybersecurity
Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 13, 2022 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
This event has limited seats, so it is on a First Come-First Served basis.
To register:
Submit an application found on the ITI Winter Bootcamp Series webpage.
MK 105, Rockville Campus

Closed for Montgomery College Winter Break
2022-12-23 - 2023-01-03
Closed for Montgomery College Winter Break
The ignITe Hub is closed for winter break.

Open Lab Hours - Wednesday December 21
2022-12-21 10:00 - 15:00
Open Lab Hours
Registration: https://bit.ly/ignitehubevents
Description

The ignITe Hub is a collaborative space created to ignite and inspire innovation in Montgomery County. We strive to provide opportunities for Innovative Growth in Next Generation IT Empowerment through equity-focused programming centered on IT education, training, career, and entrepreneurship pathways.
Our tech-savvy Lab Coordinator will orient you to a device and is available for any questions while in the Hub.
Equipped with cutting-edge Apple MacBooks, iPads, and Hubble tables, the community is invited to use the Hub during Open Lab hours for:

Completing projects for IT and STEM credit and non-credit courses
A quiet space to study for certification exams
Practice coding skills for app development
Creative time for artistic tech projects using Apple apps
Exploration of Apple applications and web-based, self-paced learning modules
Participate in virtual tech conferences/training
We also offer a sleek conference room and an Apple TV with virtual meeting capabilities that is perfect for study groups and entrepreneur collaborative meetings.

Each of our 30 MacBooks and 30 iPads includes the Microsoft suite, Swift Playground app, and other Apple apps to assist you with all of your technology needs.
Additional Notes:

Masks are required in the Hub
Walk-ins are welcome and pre-registration is encouraged
Please bring a USB storage device to save documents and personal earphones for audio needs
Youth under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
The Hub follows the Montgomery College policies, procedures, and regulations established for the acceptable uses of College resources, including Information Technology

Open Lab Hours - Monday December 19
2022-12-19 10:00 - 15:00

Open Lab Hours - Friday December 16
2022-12-16 10:00 - 15:00

Future of Technology Lunch & Learn Series - Digital Transformation of the Artist’s Craft
2022-12-15 12:00 - 13:00
Future of Technology Lunch & Learn Series – Digital Transformation and the Artist’s Craft
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 12 – 1 pm
This is a hybrid event and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are required in the Hub. If you would like to attend virtually, register here.
Guest Speaker
Ramón De La Cruz
Central Services Building Coordinator
Montgomery College
Professional Artist & Entrepreneur

Description
The ignITe Hub is launching a monthly Future of Tech Lunch & Learn Series. Each month, we will host a cutting-edge guest speaker to explore an innovative area in the world of technology. Topics will range from BioTech to Entertainment Technology and beyond. We will learn from notable industry experts about a specific type of technology, how this technology is being used to solve a community problem and what are unique career pathways related to this field.
Our featured guest speaker is Ramón De La Cruz who will present on how artists are enhancing their craft through Entertainment Technology. Mr. De La Cruz is the C.E.A. (Chief Executive Artist) at www.3DLCE.com /De La Cruz Enterprises LLC. From 2021-2022, professionally known as Munch, he published his first literary work titled “Time Is Greater Than Money Volume 1” and released his debut with 9 original songs on “LOVE the album”. Mr. De La Cruz’s multimedia work experiences brought him through the halls of industries such as Film/TV, Radio, Healthcare and Political Organizing. He leverages all his gained experience and network for his own company, soon launching 3DLCE TV for Afro-Latino focused programming.
At Montgomery College, he currently has the pleasure to serve in the Administrative and Fiscal Services Unit supporting college facilities, student services, human resources and administrators. Mr. De La Cruz is a father of 4 and currently resides in Maryland on his personal farm. He recently served as Chair of Staff Council and actively volunteers for student/community service coordinating groups like Advancing Latino Male Achievement (A.L.M.A.), the Outdoor Adventures club and an advocate for artist networks, seeking pathways for Art/Music majors to provide more equity in student support.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration

Open Lab Hours - Thursday December 15
2022-12-15 10:00 - 15:00

Open Lab Hours - Wednesday December 14
2022-12-14 10:00 - 15:00
