Focus Forward: Beyond the Cloud Part II will offer insights from business leaders, tech experts and research scientists who have used NOAA data in innovative and entrepreneurial ways will discuss how to build the right skillsets and team to succeed.
WHAT: Focus Forward: Beyond the Cloud Part II hosted by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, High Technology Foundation, West Virginia University, Marshall University, Vantage Ventures and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual webinar via Zoom.
WHO:
- Tricia Ball, Associate Director, Innovating for Impact Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (iCenter), Marshall University
- Ben Eng, Co-Founding Director, Innovating for Impact Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (iCenter), Marshall University
- Jerome A. Gilbert, President, Marshall University
- Michael Graney, Deputy Secretary, WV Department of Commerce
- Carling Hay, Lead Climate Scientist, risQ
- Ed Kearns, Chief Data Officer, FirstStreet Foundation
- Craig McLean, Acting Chief Scientist and Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, NOAA
- Kian Mirshahi, Founder and CEO, Mayday.ai
- Donna Peduto, Executive Director, West Virginia Public Education Collaborative
- Doug Perry, Deputy Chief Information Officer, NOAA
- Brad Price, Assistant Professor, Chambers College of Business and Economics, West Virginia University
- Maryanne Reed, Provost, West Virginia University
- Kelly Wright, Director, Technology Partnerships Office, NOAA
RSVP: Members of the media who are interested in attending the virtual event, please RSVP to Katie Farmer at 315-256-8509 or katie.farmer@mail.wvu.edu.
NOTES:
This is the second in a series of events to examine how West Virginia can become the epicenter of the nation’s expanding private weather industry. Innovators in all sectors, from agriculture, retail, FinTech, the stock market and even municipalities, can find their niche in this multibillion-dollar industry.
Business leaders, tech experts and research scientists who have used NOAA data in innovative and entrepreneurial ways will discuss how to build the right skillsets and team to succeed.
A hands-on design thinking workshop will also be offered to help stimulate innovative ideas, hone business and management skills and learn more about problem solving using NOAA datasets.
Find and full agenda and read more about this event and the Focus Forward initiative.
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CONTACT: Katie Farmer
Communications Director & Marketing Strategist
Office of the Provost
(O)304-293-0166; (M) 315-256-8509; Katie.farmer@mail.wvu.edu
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