Forum on Interdisciplinary Thematic Research—Urban Reinvention
The first Forum on Interdisciplinary Thematic Research was held on Thursday, May 2. The focus of this first forum was urban reinvention; 70 members of the Ï㽶´«Ã½ community participated. This series of forums is sponsored by Provost Peter Kilpatrick and Vice Provost for Research Fred Hickernell.
A panel composed of Pat Corrigan (Psychology), Anita Nikolich (Computer Science), Mohammad Shahidehpour (Electrical and Computer Engineering), and Matt Spenko (Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering) described some of Ï㽶´«Ã½â€™s current research on urban reinvention and the interdisciplinary contributions that our university can make.
The majority of the time was devoted to a robust discussion involving all who were present. The discussion focused on identifying what areas Ï㽶´«Ã½ can make a substantial impact in and next steps. The Office of Research and interested faculty will partner in taking this initiative forward.
Additionally, all Ï㽶´«Ã½ faculty are invited to share ideas on the newly created on Urban Reinvention. Click to visit a website on the symposium.
