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What is a Playdate?

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“In the early days of ICAT, we didn't have completed projects available for talks, so as a way of building community, we had hands-on activities (how to build things with Arduinos, for example). That seemed like a play date for kids...so that's what we called them.”- Tom MartinWhen perusing the ICAT website or receiving updates on our emails, you might notice that we have these weekly events called Playdates. Though the name is a good hint as to what you will find there, the Playdates are often more than what meets the eye.So, what’s a Playdate?A Playdate at ICAT is where we shine a spotlight on our latest research projects, welcome visiting artists, and dive into the cutting edge of creativity and technology. While many institutions may have a form of this, what sets us apart is our Playdate’s predictable weekly format, brevity, and more relaxed, laymen tone. The purpose of the Playdates is to make our fun and playful higher-level work at ICAT more acc...

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