Ramanan Krishnamoorti serves as University of Houston's vice president for Energy and Innovation and professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering. He is leading the university’s efforts to establish education, research and outreach partnerships to address energy and innovation challenges.
Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, Vice President of Energy and Innovation at the University of Houston, takes the pod on a field trip to the UH Tech Bridge. With a unique blend of wet labs and office space, the UH Tech Bridge offers students and faculty the incredible opportunity to innovate alongside startups and companies. Talking points include efforts to improve education at U of H, connecting students to big-picture problems in the Houston ecosystem, and unique partnerships taking place in the UH Tech Bridge. Timecoded Guide: [00:00] Podcast begins - Scaling Innovation Across a University of 47,000 Students [04:34] Noticing gaps in technology & engineering in higher education [11:56] Improving skills-related learning with micro-credentialing [17:29] Experimenting with startups, patents, & products at UH Tech Bridge [27:14] Inspiring entrepreneurship experiences for all U of H students [35:48] Forging a future of education innovation & creative problem-solving Where do you think higher education...
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