Events
Monday, October 24th, 2011
We’d like to extend a special invitation to you to participate in a unique event at the Science Center, this Monday, October 24th at 6:30pm.
Fifty years ago, we had the Cold War and the Space Age to motivate our innovation. Today, we’re watching our economy stagnate, even as our region ranks at the bottom of the country in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. And that’s despite the rest of the world’s perception of the Pacific Northwest as a hotbed for technology. How can we instill a 21st century “New Frontier” for the next generation? Is it a matter of inspiration or education? What place should we reserve for the arts and creativity generally?
On October 24th, the Director of the Master of Communication in Digital Media Program, Hanson Hosein will host his UWTV show “Four Peaks” (www.uwtv.org/fourpeaks) at the Science Center to explore these questions. Join in as our studio audience in this highly participative event. Together, we’ll consider how we can reinvigorate a region that gave the world Bill Boeing and Bill Gates.
We’ll be shooting the episode “Crossing the Road: How is the pursuit of curiosity vital to innovation in the Pacific Northwest?” Hanson will interview guests Dr. Susan Enfield the Interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools and Greg Bear an award-winning science fiction writer.
General admission tickets are $10.00 please register here: http://crossingtheroad.eventbrite.com/
On top of that, there’ll be a VIP Reception with author, Greg Bear! This intimate pre-event reception starts at 6PM and costs $40.00 (light appetizers and wine served).
Four Peaks TV is a monthly current affairs show that taps into the Pacific Northwest’s rich endowment of idea generators, influential activists, business visionaries and inspired storytellers. Emmy Award-winning TV journalist and host Hanson Hosein interviews these creative leaders who have made it to the top of their respective “Peaks” of Innovation, Community, Entrepreneurship and Entertainment. Each program seeks to “extend the reach” of two or more of these notable guests as they discuss a subject of mutual interest, and of mutual concern. In partnership with the University of Washington’s Master of Communication in Digital Media and recorded before a live audience, Four Peaks is a provocative show that collides the views of our best and brightest. Together, they will reframe our region’s place in the world
“Extend your reach” with Four Peaks and participate as a member of the audience!
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Leading up to the full day Summit in October, Four Peaks offers monthly Salons featuring at least two thought leaders, each representing a Peak to present a collaborative talk that will highlight an intersection between the speakers and the various “peaks.” These moderated events will include Q&A and are shared via a livestream and a social media dashboard.
May 21, 2-4
Entertainment and Innovation: Tales from the Frontlines
The Fusion of Film and Gaming in the Pacific Northwest
April 2, 8.30 – 5
SEAchange: From Exxon Valdez to Deepwater Horizon - Tales of Environmental Disaster, Justice, and Recovery with Lessons for Puget Sound – tickets
April 14, 8.30 – 5
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Markets - What’s Good for Them is Good for Us – tickets
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Past Events
Categories: Innovation, Entrepreneurship
“Are We Really Ready for the Future?”
Featuring: Nathan Myhrvold, Intellectual Ventures CEO
Categories: Entertainment, Innovation
“Transmedia Storytelling – What is it?”
Featuring: Brent V. Friedman, Founder of Electric Farm Entertainment
