Rothberg Catalyzer Impact-a-Thon student competition

March 28, 2019

12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

Wean Commons and McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center

You are invited to participate in the Rothberg Catalyzer Impact-A-Thon Competition, a student competition that focuses on finding innovative soluations to important social issues sponsored by the College of Engineering and the Integrated Innovation Institute. Alumnus and University Trustee, Jonathan Rothberg (E 1985), has generously committed to support the competition. An entrepreneur, Rothberg is the founder and chairman of Butterfly Network, Inc. whose innovative products are revolutionizing medical ultrasound.

Schedule of events:

12:30 - 2:45 p.m.: Display of Students’ Rothberg Catalyzer Impact-a-Thon entries (Wean Commons, Cohon University Center)

3:00 - 3:50 p.m.: “The Changing Landscape of Innovation” Panel (McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center)

  • Jim Colliar, Engineering Director, CNH Industrial
  • Gautam Phanse, Technology Manager - Emerging Materials and Water, Chevron Technology Ventures
  • Lillian Rafson, CEO and Founder, Pack Up & Go
  • Jason Smith, Assistant Teaching Professor & Associate Director for Partnerships, Integrated Innovation Institute, CMU

3:50 - 4:00 p.m.: Rothberg Catalyzer Impact-a-Thon winners are announced

 

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