Innovation – not only is it the key to overcoming increasing global competition, but it’s crucial in solving large-scale world problems. The University of New Mexico is hosting a symposium, "Educating for Innovation: Connecting UNM to the World’s Challenges," to present ideas from national keynote speakers and regional leaders about how to strengthen the culture of innovation and educate students to be able to innovate. The symposium will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Student Union Building Ballrooms A and B.
The symposium is sponsored by the UNM School of Engineering, UNM Anderson School of Management, Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Mesa Del Sol, Albuquerque Economic Development and STC.UNM.
Senators Jeff Bingaman and Pete Domenici are the honorary symposium co-chairs and have played key leadership roles in raising the awareness of threats to U.S. competitiveness, the importance of innovation, the necessity of re-invigorating investment in research, and, in particular, the imperative of transforming education.
Multiple reports, particularly the National Academy of Engineering's Rising Above the Gathering Storm, have emphasized that transformational changes are needed in higher education, particularly in mathematics, science, engineering, and business.
Morning session - 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Dr. R. Keith Sawyer, professor of Psychology and Education at Washington University in St. Louis will present, “Creativity, Innovation and the New Sciences of Learning.”
Sawyer’s talk will be followed by a panel discussion that includes Duane Dimos (Sandia), Francis Edwards (Anderson Foundation Board Member), Suleiman Kassicieh (Anderson School of Management), Vera John-Steiner (UNM), and Trevor Loy (Flywheel Ventures).
Afternoon session - 1:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Robert W. Galvin will present “Three Major Innovative Strategies to Create Wealth and Solve World Problems.”
This talk will be introduced by UNM President David R. Schmidly and will be followed by a panel discussion that includes Terri Cole (Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce), Mike Daly (Mesa del Sol), Ned Godshall (Altela Inc.), Lisa Kuuttila (STC.UNM), Jack McGowan (Energy Control, Inc.) and Jeff Sterba (PNM).
The symposium is part of a series of events marking the inauguration of UNM President David Schmidly. It is open to the public and is free of charge. Parking will be available in the structure adjacent the SUB. Parking and seating are limited, so please arrive early.
For more information visit: http://www.soe.unm.edu/Symposium/ or call the UNM School of Engineering Dean’s Office at 505-277-5521.
Posted by scarr at September 28, 2007 06:16 PM