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Interview Archives: Innovation
Wednesday May 02, 2012, 10:06 AM
Innovation and the Role of the University
Debasish Dutta, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College; the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering; Professor of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, University of Illinois; Scholar-in-Residence at the National Academy of Engineering
Lawrence Schook, Ph.D., Vice President for Research; the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor, Department of Animal Sciences; Director of the Division of Biomedical Sciences, University of Illinois
Host: David Inge
Being successful in today’s economy means learning to think and work in new ways. That involves learning to solve problems, collaborate, take risks and to learn from failure. We’ll look at what universities are doing to help students become innovators.
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Categories: Business and Economy • Education • Innovation • University of Illinois
Monday January 09, 2012, 10:06 AM
How the Hippies Saved Physics: Science, Counterculture, and the Quantum Revival
David Kaiser, Ph.D., the Germeshausen Professor of the History of Science; Department Head, Program in Science, Technology, and Society; and Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics, MIT
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Biography • Cultural Studies • Innovation • Science
Monday August 08, 2011, 10:06 AM
Climate Capitalism: Capitalism in the Age of Climate Change
L. Hunter Lovins, J.D., Co-Founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute; Founder and President of Natural Capitalism Solutions; and Chief Insurgent of the Madrone Project
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Energy • Environment • Innovation • Public Policy
Tuesday July 19, 2011, 10:06 AM
The Next American Economy: Blueprint for a Real Recovery
William J. Holstein, Award-Winning Journalist; Editor; Business Writer
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Innovation
Monday July 18, 2011, 11:06 AM
Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted
Justin Martin, Writer and Biographer
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Architecture • Art and Design • Biography • Environment • Gardening and Horticulture • History • United States history • Innovation • Parks and Recreation • Urban Planning
Friday July 15, 2011, 10:06 AM
Climate Capitalism: Capitalism in the Age of Climate Change
L. Hunter Lovins, J.D., Co-Founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute; Founder and President of Natural Capitalism Solutions; and Chief Insurgent of the Madrone Project
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Energy • sustainability • Environment • Climate Change • Innovation
Tuesday February 22, 2011, 10:06 AM
Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World
Jane McGonigal, Ph.D., Director of Game Research and Development, Institute for the Future
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Behavior • Innovation • Technology • Virtual World
Friday December 17, 2010, 11:06 AM
Microfinance in Developing Countries
Chirs Bold, Microfinance Specialist in CGAP's Technology Team (CGAP Consultative Group to Assist the Poor)
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Finance • credit • Innovation • Work
Thursday June 24, 2010, 10:06 AM
Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age
Clay Shirky, Adjunct Professor, New York University's graduate Interactive Telecommunications Program; Writer; Consultant
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Innovation • Technology • Internet
Thursday February 04, 2010, 11:06 AM
Digital Media and Virtual Worlds
Julian Dibbell, Miller Visiting Professor, Technology Journalist, Author, and Co-Founder of Terra Nova, a game research collective
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Economics • Entertainment • Innovation • Technology • Computers • Internet • Virtual World
