Academic Technology Expo 2018
JOIN US FOR THE 2018 ACADEMIC TECH EXPO
You are invited to the 2018 Academic Tech Expo, a free two-day conference open to all University faculty, staff, and instructors. This conference promotes inter-disciplinary collaboration as a means of increasing faculty impact and offers four tracks–Teaching, Innovation, Research, and Administrative*–that enable attendees to customize their experience.
*New offering! The Administrative Track provides a forum to share the innovative work of OU staff in non-academic units.
January 11th Keynote: Dave King, Founder & CEO of Exaptive Inc
Dave has been involved in high-tech entrepreneurship since the early 1990s. He has over 15 years experience in all aspects of software development, from system architecture to large-scale database design to the psychology of user interfaces and management of Agile development teams.
January 12th Keynote: Dr. Chris Gilliard, Professor of English at Macomb Community College
Dr. Chris Gilliard’s scholarship concentrates on privacy, institutional tech policy, digital redlining, and the re-inventions of discriminatory practices through data mining and algorithmic decision-making, especially as these apply to college students.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The Academic Tech Expo is one of our most popular events of the year–you won’t want to miss it!
On January 11th, Day One attendees will visit the OU Innovation Hub to develop an understanding of the way innovative facilities contribute to research and pedagogy and will have an opportunity for hands-on experience with the latest technology. Lunch and reception will be provided.
On January 12th, Day Two attendees will enjoy our traditional conference offerings in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, including:
- Engaging speakers
- Continental breakfast and catered lunch
- Post-conference reception
- Interesting breakout sessions
- Ample networking opportunities
We hope to see you for one or both days. Please register via the button below, and mark your calendar for this exciting event!
