Whats the impact of innovation and creativity on the Pacific Northwests economy and education? The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Bothell will study the question during the , Feb. 13 to 16.
The forum is a free public event meant to encourage discourse between the university and the community. will range across disciplines from bioethics to theater.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Bothell Chancellor Kenyon Chan will moderate the opening session, examining how organizations promote innovation from within. The closing session, “Reinventing the University,â€� will be convened by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ President Michael Young and will be a “blue skyâ€� exercise in imagining a new university structure. RSVP for the final session by calling 425-352-5406.
“A goal of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Bothell is be a place that inspires creativity and innovation on the part of students and faculty, and then connects the resulting ideas and inspirations to the betterment of our community and region,â€� Chan said. “The communitys participation in this forum will help us chart our direction.â€�
For specific questions on how to get involved or to be a sponsor, email innovationforum@uwb.edu.