These days, Chicago Cubs fans are well-acquainted with miracles. After going down three games to one against the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, it felt like the Curse of the Billy Goat would never be lifted. And then… well, the rest is history. The curse was broken, the drought ended, the heroes—Bryant, Rizzo,... Continue Reading →
Jay Margalus: Making Your Ideas Real
Many businesses offer a tantalizing promise: to make your dreams come true. From theme parks to health clubs, it's a time-worn advertising trope, but it rarely delivers. At DePaul University's Idea Realization Lab (IRL), however, the slogan is a lot more pragmatic. Offering students, faculty, staff and alumni free access to state-of-the-art 3D printers, computer-aided... Continue Reading →