Organized by the College of Design’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholars with support from a Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities Symposium Grant, the Spectrum of Innovation Symposium will explore and celebrate the dynamic landscape of innovation across a range of fields.

The symposium will take place April 25–26 in the College of Design’s Kocimski Auditorium and multiple locations at the Student Innovation Center. It will address four key themes: fostering creativity and innovation in higher education, promoting innovation in accessibility, exploring ethical considerations in innovation and driving innovation for sustainability. See April 26 schedule

April 25 Schedule

8:30–9 a.m.
Kocimski Auditorium, 0101 Design
Welcome and Breakfast
Seda McKilligan, senior associate dean of academic personnel success and strategic initiatives, College of Design

9–10 a.m.
Kocimski Auditorium, 0101 Design
Keynote Address: “Innovation and Creativity in a Higher Education”
Margaret Portillo, associate dean of the College Design, Construction and Planning, University of Florida

10–10:15 a.m.
Kocimski Auditorium, 0101 Design
Coffee break

10:15–11 a.m.
1102 Student Innovation Center
Tour and “Ecologies of Care II” Exhibition

11 a.m–Noon
Launch Pad, 4250 Student Innovation Center
Panel Discussion: “Building A Creative Mindset”
Moderator: Daejin Kim, assistant professor of interior design, College of Design

Noon–1 p.m.
Lunch and tour

1–2 p.m.
Launch Pad, 4250 Student Innovation Center
Keynote Address: “Theory of Pranks”
Beauvais Lyons, divisional dean for the arts and Hhumanities and Chancellor’s Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

2–2:15 p.m.
2206 Student Innovation Center
Coffee Break

2:15–3:30 p.m.
2206 Student Innovation Center
Panel Discussion: “Innovation for Accessibility”
Moderator: Patrick Finley, assistant professor of graphic design, College of Design

3:30–3:45 p.m.
2206 Student Innovation Center
Closing Remarks
College of Design I+E Scholars