Innovation Palooza and Rothberg Catalyzer Impact-a-Thon
February 12, 2018
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cohon University Center, Rangos Hall
Join the College of Engineering and the Integrated Innovation Institute for the 2018 Innovation Palooza and Rothberg Catalyzer Impact-a-Thon! Throughout the event, check out faculty and student demos, including metals additive manufacturing, MirrorX, and Power Table, and view industry demos from a variety of companies. Don't forget to check out the student team entries in the Rothberg Catalyzer Impact-a-Thon.
Companies that will be performing demos include:
Schedule
1:05 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Welcome – James H. Garrett, Jr., dean, College of Engineering
1:10 p.m.–1:25 p.m. Dr. Jonathan Rothberg (E 1985), founder and chairman, Butterfly Network, Inc.
1:25 p.m.–1:35 p.m. Peter L. Votruba-Drzal, Ph.D., associate director Automotive OEM Coatings,
Substrate Protection Systems and Adhesives & Sealants, PPG
3:25 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Attack Theatre Performance
- Part One: Theatrical dance repertory that highlights the use of everyday objects in unexpected ways, such as ladders and
hover boards - Part Two: Utilizing audience responses to craft a performance in real-time that connects with the themes of Innovation Palooza
3:45 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Rothberg Catalyzer Impact-a-Thon Results Announced
- Alumnus and University Trustee, Dr. Jonathan Rothberg (E 1985), has generously committed to support the competition. An entrepreneur, Dr. Rothberg is the Founder and Chairman of Butterfly Network, Inc.