At the Intersection of Liberal Arts + STEM
Spring 2014
A daylong series of events highlight how liberal arts and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are enriched and have greater capacity for meaningful change when the disciplines intersect.
At the Intersection of Liberal Arts and STEM
Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center
Exploring the opportunities for excellence and innovation when disciplines converge to prepare the next generation of leaders who will solve complex challenges and transform the world.
Moderated by:
- Dr. Moira Gunn, host of "Tech Nation" on NPR/SiriusXM and director of business of biotechnology programs, University of San Francisco
Panelists:
- Bracken Darrell, president and CEO, Logitech
- Leah Jamieson, dean, College of Engineering, Purdue University
- Charles L. Jones, chief design and research development officer, Newell Rubbermaid
- Jacqueline Jones Royster, dean, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology
Best College Major
Stewart Center, Room 306
Discussion of the timeless, essential, and relevant value of study in the liberal arts.
Moderated by:
- Patrick Kain, associate professor, Philosophy
Panelists:
- Rayvon Fouché, director, American Studies, and associate professor, History
- William Gray, associate professor, History
- Wei Hong, professor, School of Languages and Cultures
- Robyn Malo, assistant professor, English
- Dan Olson, associate professor, Sociology
Purdue @ the Intersection
Stewart Center, Room 302
Discussion of interdisciplinary teaching and research in liberal arts.
Moderated by:
- James A. McCann, professor, Political Science
Panelists:
- Daniel Aldrich, professor of political science, public policy, and urban affairs and director of the security and resilience studies program, Northeastern University
- H. Kory Cooper, assistant professor, Anthropology and Materials Engineering
- Felicia Roberts, director, Linguistics, and associate professor, Brian Lamb School of Communication
- Tina Rulli, assistant professor, Philosophy
- Richard K. Thomas, professor, Patti & Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, & Performance