: For Students, Faculty, and Staff 
The Toaster Challenges Students to Tinker with AI
The Tinker @ the Toaster innovation challenge has emerged as a unique platform for University…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorDecember 13, 2024
Exploring Virtual Reality at the Toaster: Insights from Charlie and My Experience as a Product Design Student
Written by Kathy Ha, Toaster Ambassador and Product Design Student Virtual reality (VR) is expanding…
Kimberlie MoockNovember 19, 2024
Innovation happens here!
Written By Erik Halaas, BASE Accelerator Coordinator In early August the Toaster played host to…
Kimberlie MoockSeptember 4, 2024
Undergraduate innovators to showcase their MVP at Founders Day
The University of Minnesota MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Challenge showcase is coming up on May…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorApril 26, 2024
The Toaster Celebrates and Says Goodbye to Three of Their Own
As the 2023-2024 school year wraps up, the Toaster prepares to say goodbye and good…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorApril 23, 2024
New Additions to the Toaster Team Bring a Fresh Wave of Creativity and Innovation
This past year, the Toaster has welcomed two new staff members: Steven Bleau, the Makerspace…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorApril 18, 2024
Carlson students explore problem solving at the Toaster Innovation Hub
The Impact Lab, a duo of classes focused on problem solving and applied action for…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorFebruary 12, 2024
Having Ignited the Toaster Innovation Hub, Erik Halaas Launches a New Path
By Ai-Quynh Bui In a world of innovation and progress, every organization relies on the…
Kimberlie MoockOctober 24, 2023
Celebrating student innovation at Founders Day
Innovation was the $500 word at Walter Library on May 10. Attendees from across the…
Katie MillerMay 25, 2023
A toast to our graduating Ambassadors!
The senior send off is always bitter sweet. The Toaster is so lucky to have…
Kimberlie MoockApril 25, 2023