Upcoming Events
August Firmware Fellowship
Date: August 13th, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: Area515, Des Moines Maker Space - 108 Jefferson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Join us for Firmware Fellowship for our summer series! This technical discussion series focuses on embedded firmware development best practices and provides a forum for developers to share expertise and learn from each other. We meet in a casual setting to share what we know and to learn from you! Don’t be afraid to join us, there won’t be any pop quizzes!
Come nerd out with us on August 13th! We’ll be doing an open-source project review for some the things our members are working on. You are welcome to bring your current projects, in any state of completion to share!
Registration below.
Hardware Hangout - September 2026
Date: September 24th, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Place: Alliant Energy Digital Ag Innovation Lab, 3800 University Blvd, Ames, IA
Join us for a special Hardware Hangout focused on hiring in the engineering and embedded systems industry! We’ll bring together engineering professionals, hiring teams, and students for an open conversation about what it’s really like to hire—and get hired—in the industry.
Come ready to share your hiring tips, interview stories, lessons learned, and experiences from both sides of the table including how things can “go wrong” and still be just fine! We’ll talk about what companies look for, what makes candidates stand out, common hiring challenges, and how students and professionals can better navigate the engineering job market.
ISU engineering and other students are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Registration below.