Thursday, 03 Feb 2022
Innovator Technical Circuit Workshop: Bindiya Vakil
"For the Want of a Nail, the Kingdom was Lost: Why Businesses Fail in Supply Chain Strategy," Bindiya Vakil, CEO and founder of Resilinc and thought leader in the area of supply chain management. She is a published author and speaker on supply chain resiliency. Vakil's concept of "Design for Resiliency" is being widely adopted as a best practice in the industry. She was named a Top Female Supply Chain Executive in 2013.
Friday, 04 Feb 2022
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Trent Preszler
"Innovate Anywhere," Trent Preszler. Since 2010, Preszler has been CEO of Bedell Cellars, a Long Island vineyard whose Merlot was served at President Barack Obama's inauguration. He founded Preszler Woodshop, which has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal Magazine, and CBS Sunday Morning. His memoir, Little and Often," was named a best book of 2021 by USA Today.
Monday, 07 Feb 2022
From ISU Student to CIA Spy: The Dangers of Clandestine Government Operations
While an Iowa State student, Verne Lyon was recruited by the CIA to spy on college professors and fellow students as part of Operation CHAOS, a massive domestic surveillance program carried out at the height of the Vietnam War. He was later dispatched to Cuba to subvert the Castro regime. His book, Eyes on Havana: Memoir of an American Spy Betrayed by the CIA, chronicles the actions Lyon took on campus and abroad.
Tuesday, 08 Feb 2022
Innovation 101: How to Use the Student Innovation Center
Explore the Heavy Metal Shop and Composite Fabrication opportunities in the Student Innovation Center. Registration (free) required.
Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022
Seed Sovereignty: Who Owns the Seeds of the World
Winona LaDuke is a Harvard-educated economist, environmental activist, author, hemp farmer, grandmother, and a two-time former Green Party Vice President candidate with Ralph Nader. LaDuke specializes in rural development, economic, food, and energy sovereignty and environmental justice. Living and working on the White Earth reservation in northern Minnesota, she leads several organizations.
Friday, 11 Feb 2022
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Louis Carr
"The Waymaker Model," Louis Carr. President of Media Sales at BET, Carr has transformed multicultural space for some of the world's biggest brands, such as Unilever, McDonald's, GM, Facebook, and Apple. Carr's long-term commitment to young people and his community has led to the foundation of the Louis Carr Internship Foundation, which helps to promote diversity in corporate America through paid internships.
Wednesday, 16 Feb 2022
It's a Different World Out There: Leadership in the States
Former New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez will present "It's a Different World Out There: Leadership in the States" as the 34th recipient of the Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics.
Friday, 18 Feb 2022
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Hari Vasudev
"How Business Grows Globally," Hari Vasudev. He's a proven leader with 25+ years of expertise in setting up strategic directions and building and scaling organizations across multiple domains in the software industry. Through strategic foresight and his substantial experience, he has been effectively managing cross-functional teams in multiple areas for large technology organizations.
Monday, 21 Feb 2022
Lecture: Facing the Realities of Our World
Artist Chris Jordan is known for his hard-hitting photographs that confront with shocking directness the dark side of our mass culture. Having explored this territory for more than 20 years, Jordan emerges now with a powerful new message that turns environmentalism upside down.
Thursday, 24 Feb 2022
Electing Madam Vice President: When Women Run Women Win
Nichola Gutgold has been researching and writing about women and the United States presidency for more than 20 years. In her new book, "Electing Madam Vice President: When Women Run Women Win," she focuses on the communication style and campaign rhetoric of the six women who ran for president in 2020 -- the largest group of women candidates in one election.
Lecture: Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars
NASA astronaut Eileen Collins reveals encouraging perspective and insight on the leadership skills needed to break barriers and become a successful pioneer in your field. The 2022 Engineers' Week keynote address.
Friday, 25 Feb 2022
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Mohammed Alabsi
"Why Having Your Head in the Clouds is a Good Thing," Mohammed Alabsi. He is a seasoned technology leader with experience in the US, East Asia and the Middle East. Mohammed is currently a full time advisor and angel investor, working with startups across ASEAN. He is also a Venture Fellow at Insignia Ventures, Singapore, and is pursuing his Executive MBA at the Kellogg School of Management.
Monday, 28 Feb 2022
Lecture: Disordered Thoughts About Food and Exercise
This event will be in person, live streamed, and recorded. Dec. 16, 2012, was the day Rachael Steil stopped running in silence. It was the day she wrote her first blog post about dealing with anorexia and binge eating as an All-American runner and shared it with the world.
Lecture: How Black Women Have Shaped History Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
"Now That's Magic: How Black Women Have Shaped History Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow," personal development coach Jessica Lundy will share not only how each of these women have impacted her and propelled her journey, but also distill the essential elements of each for audience members to use in their endeavors. This program is tailored specifically for Black History Month and Women's History Month programming.