April 2006
STRT Podcasts and the Trumba Calendar
Catch the ones you missed, share your favorites with colleagues and friends, or discover for the first time what’s so special about the Science & Technology Roundtable with our new podcasts. And when you’re done, be sure not to miss future STRT breakfasts and other Technology Alliance events with the Trumba Calendar, another exciting new feature on the TA web site.
The TA is pleased to provide podcasts of select programs and events, including presentations from our popular STRT series. Visitors to our web site have the option of downloading a particular audio presentation, or subscribing to our podcasts so that, with free software available online, new podcasts in the series will automatically be downloaded to their computer when they are made available on our web site.
We can’t bring you the famous oatmeal, but we can give you a taste of how enjoyable science and technology for breakfast can be. Featured podcasts include Dr. Tad McGeer of The Insitu Group on the uses of miniature unmanned aircraft in surveillance and other applications, and University of Washington professor Dr. Toby Bradshaw on the biology behind the controversy over genetically engineered crops.
For a complete list of available presentations and instructions on how to enjoy our podcasts, click here.
To be sure you don’t miss future TA events, from STRT to our annual luncheon, check out the new calendar feature, courtesy of Trumba, in the Events section of our web site. This online scheduling tool enables you to import TA event listings directly to your own Microsoft Outlook or other personal calendar. You can even arrange for Trumba to send you a reminder by email or text message closer to the event date. To try it, click here.
Innovation & Inspiration: Celebrating 10 Years of Forward Thinking at the 2006 State of Technology Luncheon, Featuring Amazon.com Founder Jeff Bezos
- Monday, May 15, 2006
- The Westin, Seattle
- Networking & registration: 11:00 am
- Doors open: 11:30 am
- Luncheon program: 11:45 am – 1:30 pm
In the mid 1990’s, Jeff Bezos was inspired by a burgeoning innovation called the Internet to make his way from New York to Seattle to set up shop as Amazon.com. In the company’s initial month of operation, Jeff fielded customer orders from 50 states and nearly as many countries in Amazon’s very first fulfillment center: his garage. From this humble beginning, Jeff led Amazon into new and expanded territory, adding features and product offerings to become the online retail powerhouse we know and love today, as well as the ultimate Seattle startup success story.
On Monday, May 15, Jeff will sit down with Technology Alliance board member Ed Lazowska, Bill & Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington, to share his thoughts on maintaining an innovative spirit, his drive to make Amazon “Earth’s most customer-centric company,” and staying competitive in the 21st century global economy.
The Inland Northwest Science and Technology Connection: PNNL Director Len Peters Kicks Off First Season of Spokane STRT
Eighty-five people turned out for the opening breakfast of the Technology Alliance’s new Spokane Science & Technology Roundtable program on January 6th. Dr. Len Peters, director of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and a member of the TA board, started off the season with a presentation on the latest research and important contributions of PNNL. He emphasized how the lab’s many partnerships in eastern Washington, on initiatives ranging from homeland security to agriculture to energy, are making a difference in our state, our nation and the world.
Welcome New TA Board Members, and Thank You to Our Renewing Members!
Three outstanding individuals were elected to the TA board at its January 19th meeting. We are thrilled to welcome new members Dr. Christopher Elias, Karen Hedine and Cheryl Vedoe, and look forward to working with them to advance our organization’s mission.
Dealing with Darwin: A luncheon workshop with bestselling author Geoffrey Moore
Mark your calendars! The Technology Alliance is proud to present a luncheon workshop with Geoffrey Moore, author of Dealing with Darwin: How Great Companies Innovate at Every Phase of Their Evolution on Thursday, July 13th at the Westin in Seattle.