think[box]

The dozen men who founded a college in the region once part of Connecticut’s Western Reserve were clergy and civic leaders from New England—pioneers who had come to the frontier with lofty aims. They wanted to build an academic institution that could bring stature and vitality to their sparsely…

Clean water is easy to take for granted—until it’s compromised. Across the country, concerns about contamination, infrastructure failures and emerging pollutants have kept water in the public consciousness. In Cleveland, that reckoning isn’t new. Since the city’s founding on Lake Erie, water has…

In an effort to strengthen the relationships that connect Case Western Reserve University and its surrounding neighborhoods, members of the CWRU community are invited to attend the inaugural OneCWRU Community Campus Day. This gathering, which will take place April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…

New facility on the Sears think[box] fifth floor provides students with industry-aligned tools to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application

The newly expanded Sherwin-Williams Paint & Coatings Studio is now open at Sears think[box]. Open to members of the Case Western Reserve University community, features of the enhanced space include: A larger overall footprint and substantially expanded 7’x8’ paint booth for larger-scale work;An…

Save the date and gear up for the return of the think[box] Derby on Friday, March 20, from 3 to 7 p.m.! Inspired by Nerdy Derby, the think[box] Derby invites Case Western Reserve University students, families and community members to design and race one-of-a-kind cars made from just about…

Interested in receiving funding and hardware to build a portfolio-ready project? Sears think[box] is offering embedded AI microgrants valued at up to $400 to support Case Western Reserve University students building AI-powered physical devices using sensors, cameras, microphones and…

How hands-on learning shaped a founder’s approach

Fourth-year students interested in showcasing their research, projects or experiences to employers and campus leaders are invited to present at Case Western Reserve University’s Undergraduate Student Showcase. At this high-impact event, selected students will have the opportunity to demonstrate…

Jadon Wyant was drawn to the sixth floor of Sears think[box] for the promise of free coffee. Then a second-year undergraduate student, Wyant discovered his go-to study spot in the quiet, collaborative space. But it gave him more than just a place to prepare for exams and complete homework; it is…