The Geography of Innovation
DOE Laboratories of the Future Workshop Series
The Geography of Innovation
Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Purpose of Workshop: The next workshop in the DOE Laboratories of the Future workshop series will be focused on place-based innovation models – innovation districts, research parks, cluster associations, and open campuses. These models leverage existing research institutions, universities, and industries to establish clusters of innovation and spur regional economic development.
Speakers
Dr. Anastastiia Konstantynova, Consultant on Clusters and Regional Development – Regional Cluster Policy and Economic Development, European Case Studies
Mr. Brian Darmody, CEO of the Association of University Research Parks – U.S. Research Parks and Innovation Districts
Ms. Julie Wagner, President of The Global Institute on Innovation Districts – Rise and Evolution of Innovation Districts
Dr. Jonathan Gruber, Ford Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Jump-Starting America: How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth and the American Dream
Ms. Wendy Leonard, Open Campus Program Manager, Futures Division, Strategic Partnerships Office – Army Research Laboratory Open Campus Model
