Innovation Networking Session: Technology for Social Good

This innovation networking session will focus on promoting an intra- and inter-field exchange of ideas on how technology is shaping our future.  Join us for the opportunity to network, share ideas and learn about ongoing research, practicality and applications related to technology. 

All WMU researchers who are interested in learning about funding Â鶹´«Ã½ and meeting potential collaborators are invited to attend on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bernhard Center West Ballroom.

Keynote Speaker

Headshot of Dylan Schmorrow
Dr. Dylan Schmorrow
 

"Artificial Intelligence and Trust: Designing Trust into Technology," will be presented by Dr. Dylan Schmorrow, Executive Vice President at Soar Technology, Inc. Dr Schmorrow is a WMU alumni. He earned a BS in economics and psychology in 1989, an MA in psychology and philosophy in 1990 and his Ph.D. in psychology in 1993. Read Dr. Schmorrow's full bio.

 

 

 

 

Additional Speakers

 Presentation Title
Dr. Zachary Asher
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Engineering
Lori Brown
Associate Professor
Department of Aviation Science
Beam me up with Holograms: The Next Generation Classroom

Professor of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Dean for Simulation
Department of Emergency Medicine
WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
 Technology and Medical Simulation

Dr. Regena Nelson
Professor and Chair 
Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
Interim Chair, Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies

Teach Live: Preparing Future Teachers Using a Virtual Classroom

Headshots of Zachary Asher, Lori Brown, Richard Lammers, and Regena Nelson

Break out Sessions

Session Title 
Research and Ethical Challenges

Dr. Sandy Borden
Professor  
Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society
School of Communications

Dr. Autumn Edwards
Professor 
School of Communications

User Experience in Education and Social Application

Dr. Chad Edwards
Professor 
School of Communications

Developing Expert Performance: Blending Technology and Performance Psychology

Dr. Wayne Fuqua
Professor
Department of Psychology

Medical and Health Applications
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Dean for Simulation
Department of Emergency Medicine
WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Headshots of Sandra Borden, Autumn Edwards, Chad Edwards, and Wayne Fuqua