2015 Technology Institute Agenda

What is the Vision & Purpose for the 21st Century Research University?

Keynote:

Ana Mari Cauce, Interim President, University of Washington

Key Questions

How is the research university re-inventing itself and thinking of its impact on society?
What do students need to learn to be competitive in the 21st century economy and prepare for a changing world?
How can employers and lawmakers engage to better understand the challenges of the research university and influence its evolution?
What is the role of the public sector in the development of a 21st century research university?

Daniel Bernardo, Interim President, Washington State University
Ana Mari Cauce
Vikram Jandhyala, Vice Provost for Innovation, University of Washington & Executive Director, CoMotion
Racquel Russell, Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Zillow
Moderator: Darcy Nothnagle, Head of External Affairs, Western Region, Google

Key Questions

How is Arivale helping people measurably improve their health?
What will 21st century healcare look like when "P4 medicine" becomes the rule rather than the exception?

Key Questions

What were the results of the 2015 legislative session?
How does the next biennial budget impact education funding and the innovation economy?

Honorable Larry Springer, 45th Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
Honorable J.T. Wilcox, 2nd Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives

Key Questions

How is the budget allocated differently because of the McCleary decision?
How will HB 1813 impact STEM and computer science?
How can we make the best use of the new funding to increase student achievement and the talent pipeline?
How is the private sector addressing the STEM workforce pipeline issue? How is the legislature, and what more is needed?
What are the next steps for competitive success?

Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent, Highline Public Schools
Honorable Chad Magendanz, 5th Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
Marcie Maxwell, Senior Policy Advisor on Education, Office of the Governor
Honorable Chris Reykdal, 22nd Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
Moderator: Dr. Ed Lazowska, Bill & Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington

Key Questions

How can technology best be leveraged to advance education?
How effective are blended learning models and can they be expanded?
How can a collective impact approach change the outcomes for our students?
How can we effectively engage students in research to prepare them for life sciences occupations?

Betheny Gross, Senior Research Analyst and Research Director, Center on Reinventing Public Education
Dr. Gregory Benner, Professor and Executive Director, Center for Strong Schools, University of Washington Tacoma
Dr. Gita Bangera, Dean of Undergraduate Research, Bellevue College
Moderator: Cheryl Vedoe, CEO, Apex Learning & Chair, Technology Alliance

Key Questions

What is the current federal and state funding landscape for life sciences? What are the implications for the future based on current conditions?
How can we incentivize and better enable life science research to thrive in Washington?
What are the best ways we can position Washington for success?

Nicole Bell, Co-founder & Executive Director, Cambia Grove
Shawn Bills, Legislative Director, Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray
Maura Little, Director of Life Sciences & Global Health Development, Washington State Department of Commerce
Julia Ronlov, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Moderator: John Wecker, President & CEO, Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute

Key Questions

What is the research on climate change and how will it affect business in Washington state?
What are the options to address climate issues?
What are some of the best clean energy opportunities in Washington?
What are the risks and opportunities related to climate change for Washington businesses?
How can businesses effectively engage in this issue?

Kate Gordon, Vice Chair of Climate and Sustainable Urbanization, Paulson Institute
Moderator: Rogers Weed, Vice President, Product Management, 1Engery Systems
Carl Imhoff, Chair, Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium Manager, Electricity Infrastructure Sector, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Introduction: Brian Bonlender, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce