@ Array - MAY 2025
- mollievonehr
- May 21
- 3 min read
Find out what's happening at AoE: upcoming events + a recap of last month.
MAY
ANNIVERSARIES:
Brennan - 5/8
Will - 5/24
TEAM BUILDING:
Lunchtime Yoga
Tuesdays - noon to 1:00pm
5/6 | 5/20
Board Game Lunches
Fridays - noon to 1:00pm
5/2 | 5/9 | 5/16 | 5/23 | 5/30
Fun Shirt Fridays
May = Flowers
Happy Hour
4:00pm - 5:00pm
5/16
Make a name plate for your desk.
Full Team / Project Overview Meeting
'Last' Monday of the month - 9:00am
5/19
UPCOMING EVENTS:
COMMUNITY
CONFLUENCE FEST
Kendall College of Art and Design
April 15th
Stacy spoke on a panel with Marouane Kessentini (GVSU) and Jonathan Engelsma (GVSU) during the opening session of Confluence Fest. The Session Spotlight focused on a new consortium at Grand Valley State University that is redefining public-private partnerships in West Michigan, forging stronger ties between academia and industry to unlock federal investment and how this collaborative model is driving innovation and economic growth.
The Collider: Business x Tech Conversations
at Atomic Object
April 23rd
Howard and Stacy attended this event. Stacy said, "Some of my favorite days involve collaborating within my community," and she felt lucky to experience two fantastic networking events back-to-back, first at The Collider: Business x Tech Conversations, which was incredibly well-attended, filled with people eager to network and connect. Then, . . .
Technology Exchange: 7x7 Event
at The Right Place
April 23rd
. . . at the Technology Exchange: 7x7 Event hosted by Twisthink, Stacy was able to listen and learn from eight different industry experts in a Ted Talk-style event that spoke about The Digital Leap: Transforming Products Services and Teams. Added bonus, Stacy was able to meet a few new people who live in West Michigan and work in the technology space.
NETWORKING
ROCKSTAR WOMEN
Soar Session
April 18th
Nora, Mollie and Jessica attended April's Soar Session at the Goei Center; Stacy and JaCoyia joined virtually. We were all inspired by the amazing Arion Long - Femly founder, CEO, and unapologetic disruptor in health tech!
Booz-Allen Supplier Days
Cybersecurity
April 22nd - 24th
Meg attended Booz-Allen Supplier Days in Virginia. The panel was CISOs and SMEs of Booz Allen, CISA, NSA and FBI who spoke about services offered to the Federal Industrial Base/DoD.
HIGHLIGHTS
ROOT - Functional Medicine
new benefit presentation
April 17th
At AoE, we believe that investing in our team's health and well-being is just as important as investing in innovation. That's why we're partnering with Root Functional Medicine to offer our employees personalized, root-cause healthcare focused on nutrition, lifestyle, and long-term wellness.
ROOT's approach aligns perfectly with our values - thoughtful, proactive, and people-first. We're proud to support our team with this impactful new benefit.
RISE Volleyball at Van Andel
April 19th
Array of Engineers hit the court (well...'Innovation Island') to cheer on the Grand Rapids Rise! It was a great afternoon with the team, lots of laughs, and some seriously impressive volleyball! Always fun getting out together and supporting our local teams. Go Rise!
Effective Communication
EAP Lunch & Learn
April 22nd
April's EAP Lunch & Learn presentation on Effective Communication was very insightful. Presenter Tom Worm shared practical strategies for improving everyday interactions--whether it's active listening, managing difficult conversations, or communicating with empathy and clarity. Investing in communication skills strengthens our workplace and helps us better support one another--professionally and personally.
Welcome Aboard
Dillon Moesch
April 28th
Dillon joins us as an IT Administrator / Software Developer.
We are excited to have Dillon on the AoE Team!
Summer Interns Arrive
May 12th
Welcome to this year's team: Emre Sozen (GVSU), Henry Westphal (UoM), Amara Okoro (K College), Gray Flermoen (UoM), Gabrielle Godin (GVSU), Daniel Wills (MSU), Daniel Nguyen (MSU), Blake Collins (GVSU), Emily Nguyen (MSU), Musa Sillah (GVSU), and Jacob Walicord (GVSU). We're proud to be part of our interns professional journey and can't wait to see the creativity, curiosity, and fresh ideas they bring to the table this summer.
Welcome to the team--we're so glad you're here
AoE Spotlight
Sachin traveled with his son's robotics team, Zoobotix 6002, to the FIRST World Robotics Championships in Houston, TX. Not only did Zoobotix 6002 compete to their best ability, but they were among the last 64 teams of 600. A huge accomplishment!
Beyond competition, the team had the amazing opportunity to interact with teams from all over the world, including representatives of 16 different countries, learning from diverse team cultures and mottos.
As the offseason begins, Zoobotix is already looking ahead -- gearing up for a strong 2026 season with new ideas, new challenges, and the same unstoppable passion for robotics and innovation.
AoE is honored to support their journey and can't wait to see what's next!
@ GR & West Michigan
 Grand Rapids Latern Festival JOHN BALL ZOO
NOW - June 15th
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is a truly breathtaking 1-mile light tour through John Ball Zoo. It is the first and only place you can see these incredible works of art in Michigan.The lantern festival will feature handcrafted Asian lantern displays that will illuminate the Zoo and tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian culture.
|  Memorial Day Parades & Events May 24th - 26th On Memorial Day, many communities host parades, festivals and more to commemorate United States military members who died while serving. Check out the list of events in West Michigan
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“The world's favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” ― Edwin Way Teale -- |
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