Science, Technology & Business Discovery Series
The Science, Technology & Business Discovery Series highlights new and breakthrough developments in science, technology and their business applications by showcasing Washington state scientists and business leaders, particularly from the Spokane region. The speaker series is designed for business and community leaders who want to stay on top of important advancements being made in our state, nationally and internationally. Discovery Series presentations begin at 8:00 am and open with a buffet breakfast at 7:30 am at the Spokane Club. The intimate setting encourages discussion with a Q&A session following the speaker's presentation. Each session adjourns promptly at 9:00 am.
2008-09 Season Schedule and Speakers
October 17, 2008 : Kevin Cable of Cascadia Capital on the current investment climate, and how Spokane can encourage innovation.
November 21, 2008: M. Grant Norton of the WSU School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering on new energy technologies, especially in nanotechnology.
January 16, 2009 : Roger Woodworth of Avista Utilities on Smart Grid technologies and the benefits for America’s power generation and distribution.
February 20, 2009 : Patricia Hunt of the WSU School of Molecular Biosciences on the environmental factors - especially in plastics - that affect reproductive health.
March 20, 2009 : Suzanne Lindsey from the biotech startup Recodagen on new therapies to stop the spread of cancerous tumors.
May 15, 2009: Guy Palmer from the WSU Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology on the link between human and animal health.
Membership Registration
It's never too late to register! Join a membership of business and community leaders for exclusive monthly presentations on the latest developments in science and technology.
Email Amy Rousso to register or for more information.
2007-08 Season Speakers
September 21, 2007: Deborah Kelley, Associate Professor of Oceanography, University of Washington - Topic: Lost City Hydrothermal Field on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
October 19, 2007: Saif Hussain, Coffman Engineers - Topic: Technologies to protect structures and people from earthquakes
November 16, 2007: Judd Case, Eastern Washington University - Topic: Hunting dinosaurs in Antarctica
January 18, 2008: Steve Setter, Washington State University - Topic: Pharmaceutical care of the elderly
February 15, 2008: Dan Rosen, Dan Rosen & Associates - Topic: Technology innovations, venture investments and the marketplace
March 21, 2008: Andrea Copping, Senior Program Manager, Marine Sciences Lab (Sequim), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Topic: Climate Change - Predicting the Changes, Mitigating the Impacts
April 18, 2008: Jim Sledge, Affiliate Faculty, UW School of Dentistry, and Clinical Coordinator, RIDE program - Topic: Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE)
May 16, 2008: Suzan Kardong-Edgren, Washington State University - Topic: Human Patient Simulation Project
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