Monday, 18 Apr 2022
Seminar: Landscape Diversity in the Upper Midwest: Identifying and Developing New Woody Plants
Join this Department of Horticulture Seminar to hear Dr. Brandon Miller, assistant professor in the Department of Horticultural Science from the University of Minnesota, discuss the need to identify, develop, and utilize diverse species and selections of landscape plants capable of tolerating the demands of a changing climate as a forefront issue in horticulture in the Upper Midwest.
Ignite Innovation Showcase: Change the World Keynote
"Change the World" keynote program with Trent Preszler, author and CEO, Bedell Cellars; and Louis Carr, president, Black Entertainment Television. Registration is free.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2022
Ignite Innovation Showcase: Move the World Keynote
"Move the World" keynote program with Robert Piconi, CEO and co-founder of Energy Vault; and Anthony Sardella, vice chairman and founder of evolve24. Registration is free.
Wednesday, 20 Apr 2022
Architecture Research Exchange: Design Computation for Dynamic Building Facades
Applying dynamic façades is an effective method to improve building performance by controlling energy consumption, daylighting and glare. Architecture associate professor Chengde Wu will present two dynamic façade projects, including their design, simulation, optimization and prototyping processes. The benefits and the limitations of the façades will also be discussed.
Ignite Innovation Showcase: Make to Innovate Keynote
"Make to Innovate" keynote program with Gopi Katragadda, founder and CEO, Myelin Foundry; Mohammed Alabsi, senior VP, Bukalapak; and Narayan Devanathan, CCO, dentsu International. Registration is free.
Lecture: The Money Game
There is a game that we all play with money, and at any given point in time in our lives, we're either winning or losing. The problem is, most students are never taught the rules of how to play the game. Play by the rules, and it's entirely possible to be completely financially free by your early 30s. Adam Carroll is an internationally recognized financial literacy expert and author.
Thursday, 21 Apr 2022
Lecture: Listening to the "Noise" in Data
Like much other research in the social sciences, studies in applied linguistics often compare the "average" behaviour of groups of language learners on such dimensions as proficiency, fluency and intelligibility. Dr. Munro completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Terrance Nearey. He was also a SSHRC Post-doctoral Fellow in James Flege's speech lab at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Friday, 22 Apr 2022
Ignite Innovation Showcase: Innovation Awards Keynote
Innovation Awards Day keynote, Tan Le, co-founder of Emotiv. Registration is free.