MOONSHOTSERIES : EXPER
IENTIALLEARNINGSPOTLIGHT
INTRODUCTIONFROMLEADERSHIP
Walter Scott,Jr.personallychargedour Scott Scholarsleadership teamtodevelopandpreparethe risinggenerationto?DoGreat Things?intheworld.Amongour programming elements,weare findingthat Scott Scholar engagement withthegreat thinkersanddoersof theworld?that is,the innovators?isamost impactful experience.
Someof theconferencesandeventsthat havetransformedperspectives,ledtodeeper understanding,createdopportunities,forgedconnections,andinspiredScott Scholarsincludethe ASU+GSVSummit,theAspenIdeasFestival,theAspenIdeas:HealthSummit,theAspen CybersecuritySummit,theNational Cathedral Forum:WithMaliceTowardNone,WithCharityfor All,andnowtheFast CompanyInnovationFestival
Withthisreport,we'reintroducingtheMoonshot Series: Experiential Learning Spotlight, a platformthat bringsScott Scholars' uniqueexperiencesandboldinsightstolifeastheyshare transformativemomentsfromregional,national,andinternational conferences Throughthis series,scholarsreflect ontheir journeys,developessential communicationskills,andengagea broadaudienceintheir learning
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Reflective Growth: Encouragestudentstoreflect onandmakemeaningof their experiences,gainingvaluableperspectivesfor their futures.
- Skill Development: Buildpublicspeaking andprofessional communicationskills,essential for career readiness.
- Community Engagement: Studentsshouldbeabletosharesignificant learningmoments withfellowscholars,universitymembers,andthewider community,fosteringacultureof sharedknowledgeandinspiration.
Welookforward toidentifying and participating in theseand other professional gatherings that will transform thelivesof our Scott Scholarsasfacilitatorsof greatnessin theworld
WayneWatkins&Harnoor Dhaliwal,Co-ExecutiveDirectors
Walter
Scott,Jr ScholarshipProgram
STUDENTATTENDEES&TESTIMONIES
Will Harr
Senior | Mathematics& Computer Science
"Ilearnedalot of personal andbusinesslessons...I got alot out of hearingtheperspectivesand businessphilosophiesof Microsoft CEOSatyaNadellaandNetflixCEOTedSarandos Something SatyaNadellasaidreallyresonatedwithmeat thispoint inmylife:'Thisisatimetonot swimwith conventional wisdom'"
Eben Samuel
Junior | Molecular and Biomedical Biology
"Thisexperiencehasallowedmetohaveabroader viewonpossibilitiesinthefuture Several presenterscamefromthemedical field,somebeingphysicians,andtheyall usedtheir expertiseto start businessesanddevelopnewtechnologies.Goingtotheconferenceallowedmetoseesome otherpathsIcouldtakeaftermedical school."
Evie Harvey
Junior | Mathematics, Computer Science,Women & Gender Studies
"I wasn't entirelysurewhat toexpect,but Iwasinterestedinthelargenumber of verydifferent industriespresent andhoweachoneapproachesinnovation...Thespeakerswerepowerful professionals,peoplewiththeabilitytoenact real changeontheworld,andthat'salot of responsibilitytobear Learninghowtheywieldthat power (carefully,but withpassion!)wassuper interestingandlaidout for mewhat alate-stagecareer iscapableof"
Jossen Rinn
Junior | Computer Science
"Gettingtohear about thefounders' journeysintheir industrieswasvaluable Theyall took different pathsandwhiletheysharedsomecommontraits,therewerealsoalot of differences Assomeonewhoisinterestedinstartingtheir owncompanysomeday,it wasbeneficial tohear someof thenot soflatteringdetailsof beingafounder."
Tom Melliger
Sophomore| Electrical Engineering
"Myinitial expectationsprior toattendingthisconferencewerethat thematerial wouldbegoodbut I wasnot surehowmuchit wouldapplytomylife/career.However,thisconferenceexceededmy expectations...almost everysessionwasinterestingandimpactful andalignedwithmypersonal goal of beingalifelonglearner"
FASTCOMPANYINNOVATION FESTIVAL
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iveScott ScholarsfromtheUniversityof Nebraska at Omaha attendedthe10thannual Fast CompanyInnovationFestival inNewYorkCityfromSeptember 16-19th,wheretheymet with thousandsof innovatorsfromaround theworld Speakersandpanelistsrepresented a widerange of industries,includingbusiness,healthcare,technology,entertainment,andhigher education,as well asdiverseroles,fromCEOslikeSatya Nadellaof Microsoft and TedSarandosof Netflixto creativemulti-hyphenateslikeIssa Rae,RyanReynolds,and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Scott Scholarswereabletochoosefromover 30 different sessionsofferedeachday
FESTIVALOVERVIEW
ExperiencesReimagined: Data and AI asa Catalyst for Creativity and Innovation
FromtheU.S.Openand theMasterstoeverybrandand businessaroundtheworld,AI istaking experience,product,andservicedesigntoplaceswecould haveonlypreviously imagined?changinghowliveeventsarebroadcast,howfans,customersand citizensengage,and evenhowteamsand organizationsmakedecisions.Inthisworkshop,explorehowyoucanharness AI tofuel experienceinnovationandserveasacatalyst for productivityand powerful experiences
Panel Members:
- Matt Gierhart,Global LeadPartner,Digital Product Engineering,IBM
- BillySeabrook,Senior Partner,Global Chief DesignOfficer,IBM
Powering AI: Energy'sRolein Shaping Our Future
Technology
Fromtechnologytohealthcaretoconsumer products,almost everyindustryislookingtoharness theincrediblepotential of artificial intelligencetoimproveefficienciesand developcutting-edge solutions However,utilizingAI inawaythat maximizesimpact anddrivestrue,lasting transformationisamassiveundertaking that isbest tackled collaboratively AI alsooftenrequires massiveamountsof computingpower fromdatacentersrequiring areimaginingof howwework together tomeet thisneed
Panel Members:
- BrianHlavinka,VP,Digital TransformationandProcurement,Williams
- Arshad Mansoor,President andCEO,ElectricPower ResearchInstitute
- Kli Pappas,Global Head of AI and Senior Director,PredictiveAnalytics,Colgate-Palmolive
TheOther AI: How 'AppreciativeInquiry' EnhancesInnovation
Appreciativeinquiryisapowerful strengths-basedapproachgroundedinpositivepsychologyto assist companiesexperiencing rapidchangeand disruption.Bob Stiller,founder of Keurig Green Mountain,credits?theother AI?withgeneratingthefeedbackand insightsthat helpedmakethe companya multibillion-dollar market leader withahighlycollaborativeworkplaceculture Joinus for aninspiring workshop?withStiller andleading expertsinAI?that will help youlearnhowtoask theright questionsof all your stakeholderstokeep themhappyandengaged whiledriving optimized results
Panel Members:
- David Cooperrider,Professor,Department of Organizational Behavior,CaseWesternReserve University
- JulieReiter,VP,HumanResourcesandSustainableDevelopment,Clarke
- BobStiller,Founder,Keurig GreenMountain
Ryan Reynolds: Cofounder, Maximum Effort; Chief Creative Officer, MNTN
Reynolds'sportfoliospansTVand filmproduction(MaximumEffort),marketing and advertising (MNTN),sports(Wrexham,AlpineF1),amobilenetwork(Mint Mobile),spirits(AviationGin), and more And he'sfoundawaytousehisfameand signaturesenseof humor todevelop new strategiesthat help theproductsand serviceshe?sput hisnamebehindstandout incrowded markets.Hear fromReynoldsonhowhe?sused creativityastheantidotetofinancial constraints,tired advertising tropes,and consumer ennui
How First-time FoundersAreFinding Their Way
Entrepreneurship
In2023,55 millionnewsmall-businessapplicationswerefiled,makingit thehighest year on record There'sbeenaclear surgeinentrepreneurshipsince2020?andinthewaveare first-timefounderslearning,adapting,and growing asbusinessleaders.Inthispanel,you'll hear howthesefirst-timefoundersmadetheir career switchesandarefinding successin entrepreneurship?not without sometrialsand errorsyoucanlearnfrom
Panel Members:
- SophieBai,Founder and CEO,B.A.I.Biosciences
- Mika Shino,Founder andCEO,Issei
- EmilyHikade,Founder and CEO,PetitePlume
Your Brand'sBlueprint to a Breakthrough
There'sa goodchancewhat you'vebeendoing tomakeyour companystandout hasn't been working According toasurvey,only5%of brandsareconsidereduniquebyconsumers So what canyoudotomakeanimpact?Thispanel will givethenecessarytoolkit tobetter use marketingand customer engagement toboost your brandand differentiateyourself inthe marketplace
Panel Members:
- YoonAhn,Cofounder,Ambush
- Global Curator,NikeWomen's
- Melissa Ben-Ishay,Cofounder andCEO,Baked byMelissa
- AmandaE/JMorrison,Cofounder andCEO,JulieProducts
Leadership& Inclusion
Decoding Your Work Styleand Designing theBest Way to Work with Anyone
JoinDavidRock,thefounder and CEOof theNeuroLeadership Institute,asheleadsparticipants throughtheSCARFassessment tobetter understandthefivedomainsof humansocial experience: status,certainty,autonomy,relatedness,and fairness Attendeeswill learnabout their own personalityand workstyleand walkawaywiththetoolstocollaboratebetter andbemoreeffective inproviding training and feedback
Why Better Mental Health at Work Startsat theTop
A2023 surveyfoundthat 75%of theC-suiteand64%of managerswereseriouslyconsidering quitting for adifferent companythat would better support their well-being.And it'snot hard to imagineemployeeshaven't beenfaring anybetter whendealing withheaving workloadsand long hours But howmental healthisprioritized at anycompanystartsfromthetop down Hear fromthis arrayof executiveswhounderstandthevalueof centeringtheir ownmental healthandensuring employeesaredoing thesame.
Panel Members:
- ElyseCohen,EVP,Social Impact andInclusion,RareBeauty - AndyDunn,CEO,Pieand LinusKarlsson,Chief CreativeOfficer,Ikea
You Are What You Negotiate
Asaworld-renownedauctioneer who'sraised morethan$1 billionfor charitiesthroughout her career,LydiaFenet isanexpert insellingand negotiation?and she'slearned howtodoit her way Thisworkshopisdesigned toempower youwiththeskillstoconfidentlyaskfor what you want.Learning howtonegotiateeffectivelyiskeytofinding happinessand fulfillment inyour professional life Whether you'reseekingaraise,apromotion,or counteringajob offer,this sessionwill armyouwiththetoolsyouneedtoget what youwant and deserve
Personal
Development & Career
Speaker:
- Lydia Fenet,Founder andCEO,TheLydiaFenet Agency
Understanding theNeuroscience Behind Decision-Making
We?remakingdecisionseverydayintheworkplaceand our personal lives.But haveyouthought about thesciencebehindit?Inthissession,Dr Paul Glimcher,director of NYULangoneHealth's NeuroscienceInstitute,will breakdownhispioneeringresearchintoneuroeconomics,afieldthat bridgespsychology,economics,and neurosciencetobetter understandhumandecision-making. You?ll learnwhyyouchoosethethingsyoudo?andhopefullyhowtomakemoreinsightful decisions
Speaker:
- Dr.Paul Glimcher,Director,NYU LangoneHealth'sNeuroscienceInstitute
Healthcare
ThePower of Collaboration to Fight Cancer
Pancreaticcancer isthethird deadliest cancer,withtheworst averagefive-year survival rateof 12% Despiteadvancesinmedicine,progressinpancreaticcancer researchhasstalledand remainssignificantlyunderfunded Inafirst-of-its-kind initiative,Cityof Hopeand thenation?s leading cancer expertsarealteringthetrajectoryof treatingthispainful and toooftendeadly disease.Thisinitiativeunitestop mindsacrossdiverseorganizationsandindustriestotransform howcuresarediscovered,developed,and delivered
Panel Members:
- Peter Clardy,Lead,GoogleHealthEnterpriseTeam,Google
- Greg Simon,Former ExecutiveDirector,WhiteHouseCancer Moonshot,President,Simonovation, LLC
- Robert Stone,CEO,Cityof Hope
Inside theFutureof Healthcare
Fromthenewfrontier of vaccinationresearchand development togroundbreakingwearablesto reimagining carefacilities,innovationwithinthehealthcareindustryisbooming.Hear fromthe doctors,researchers,and designerswhoarehelpingtoshapea healthier,moreaccessibleworld
Panel Members:
- AnneGibson,DesignPrincipal,CannonDesign
- KayvonModjarrad,ExecutiveDirector of VaccineR&D,Pfizer
- John-Ross?JR?Rizzo,HealthSystemDirector of DisabilityInclusionat NYULangoneHealth;Vice Chair for Innovation& Equity,IlseMelamid Endowed A/Prof of RehabMedicine;AssociateProfessor of Neurology,Mechanical & AerospaceEngineering,andBiomedical Engineering
Jennifer Doudna: Founder, Innovative GenomicsInstitute; Professor of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
Nobel laureateJennifer Doudnaisapioneeringforceinbiosciences She'soneof themindsbehind CRISPR:thegroundbreaking gene-editing technologythat?sbeenemployed todevelop diagnostics for theZika virus,diseasemodelsfor Alzheimer?s,and therapeuticscapableof reprogramming cancer cells Her workisvastlyexpanding healthcaresolutions At thesametime,she?sremained dedicated toloweringthecost of patient care Inthisconversation,Doudna breaksdownwhat's next ingene-editing therapyand what'sneeded toensureit'saccessibletoeveryone Doudna will jointhissessionvirtually.
José Andrés: Chef & Founder, World Central Kitchen
Renowned chef JoséAndrés'simpact goesbeyondhisMichelin-starred restaurants Thefounder of World Central Kitchen?oneof theworld'sleading food-aid organizations?hasfacilitated the deliveryof millionsof mealstopeopleaffected bywar,famine,and disaster Inthisconversation, you'll learnmoreabout Andrés'sdedicationtofightingfoodinsecurity,andhowhe?susing his uniquepositiontoeffect political pressureand change.
Social Good
How to TakeYour Company Beyond Plastic
Plastic'simpact ontheenvironment and humanhealthisoneof themost consequential crisesof our generation Whether you'rejust starting your ownpersonal sustainabilityjourneyor looking toenhanceyour company?sefforts,joinGroveCollaborativeCEOJeff Yurcisinfor anengaging sessionthat will providevaluableinsights,tactical takeaways,and tangiblestrategiestohelp you and your organization"gobeyondplastic"
Speaker:
- Jeff Yurcisin,CEO,GroveCollaborative
Design
Leverage Design Thinking to Collaborate and ResolveConflict
Designthinking canbeafoundational practicefor improving collaboration,resolving conflict, and honing your leadershipskills Joinveteranexperiencedesignleader KlausHeeschfor an interactivesessionthat leveragesdesignthinking promptsand toolsthat will equip youwiththe tacticsyouneedtonavigateand optimizeecosystemsof engagement.
Speaker:
- KlausHeesch,DesignLeader,Feel Science
Flourish by Design: Activating Experience Design to ImproveOur Health, Work, and Wellness
What isthebuilt world'sroleinshaping positiveexperiences?Whyaresomebuildingsand spacesmoreeffectivefor healing and respite?What about productivityand learning?And what rolesdoexperiencedesign,ethnographyand researcheachplayinshaping better environments for all of us?JoinCannonDesignfor aninteractiveFast Trackthat exploresthesequestions throughgroup workwithdesigners,whilereimagininghowexperiencedesigncanbeamplified acrossavarietyof spacesand scenarios
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