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Innovate

Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM (PT)

Vancouver, British Columbia

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(Complimentary food and drink)

 

Innovate: Integrating technological innovations to promote global advancement 

The Integrated Science Students Association INNOVATE Conference will facilitate an integrative educational setting to discuss innovation and technology in the 21st century.  The conference will inspire delegates to explore novel technology ideas as well as avenues to utilize existing technologies in new ways, to create individual, local and global solutions, while considering social, economical and sustainable policies.

Speakers:

Alexis MacIntosh - a veteran in the field of renewable energy, Alexis has worked with a number of start-up high tech companies. Alexis holds multiple patents on methods that produce solid biofuels from waste.

James Stuart - a serial entrepreneur, James developed the Cube, a 12' x 12' x 12' home that includes a full bedrooom, washroom, kitchen, and den/guest room. It's designed to be economically and sustainably constructed.

Naeem Mawji - founder of the Kuwasha project, Naeem has worked with a number of organizations tasked with improving quality of life in Africa. The Kuwasha project aims to provide clean, safe, and sustainable solar lighting in rural African communities.

Geoff Costeloe - the first ever vice-chair of UBC Vancouver's senate, Geoff founded UBC MIX. The program brings together students from diverse disciplines to collaborate on academic projects and was inducted into the Clinton Global Initiative University.

When & Where


Rm 1005 - Forest Sciences Center
2424 Main Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada

Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM (PT)


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The Graduate Student Association of the College for Interdisciplinary Studies is a student organization that handles student concerns, promotes discourse, and represents our constituent programs. Our members are the following.

Asia Pacific Policy Studies
Bioinformatics
Cell and Developmental Biology
European Studies
Genetics
Genome Science and Technology
Neuroscience
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Interdisciplinary Oncology
Community and Regional Planning
Resource Planning and Management Studies
Women's and Gender Studies