Wikinomics: How mass collaboration changes everything.

Monday, December 10, 2007 

Join us, Hennepin County, the Citizen's League and the Digital Technology Center for a night with Anthony D. Williams co-author of Wikinomics: A book that explores how to prosper in a world where new communication technologies are democratizing the creation of value.

Monday, October 8, 2007
Speaker Series:
Amy Johnson, Senior Project Manager, BioBusiness Alliance of MN

The Humphrey STEP students are hosting a speaker series this semester on careers in science, technology and environmental policy. The goal is to hear about various careers in the field and give students the
opportunity to ask questions. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please come to our first event. Beverages and cookies will be provided!

Thursday, October 18, 2007
System Dynamics Modeling Interest Meeting

[Powerpoint presentation]

4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Wilkins Room 215
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs

Scott Johnson of BP, an expert in System Dynamics (SD) modeling, is the featured speaker. He will give an introduction to SD modeling and be available for questions. In addition, we plan to discuss how SD can be used in public policy generally, in Science and Technology policy specifically and in environmental analysis. We will also discuss the possibility of forming a MN SD interest group.

All U of M faculty, staff and students, as well as outside guests, are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Mahri Monson, and contact her with any questions.

October 22-23, 2007
Biofuels, Carbon and Trade:  Leadership Challenges for the Interdependent Americas

The University of Minnesota was ablaze with autumn hues as dialogue over the leadership challenges presented by biofuels, carbon, and trade amongst the interdependent Americas ensued. The Center for Integrative Leadership, in partnership with INCAE Business School, the Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy, Forest Products Management, Development Institute, The Heinze Center, Recope, the Blandin Foundation, Enlace, and IREE, hosted 160 leaders and scholars from the public, private, and non-profit sectors from across the Americas to discuss their common, differing, complicated and interrelated concerns.

Lois Quam, managing director of alternative investments at Piper Jaffray, was the first day's keynote speaker. Her remarks can be heard here.

More information can be found at the event's official website: www.biofuels.umn.edu.

September 27, 2007 
Citizen-Centered Government Web Sites: The User Experience, E-Democracy and Web 2.0

From 8:00 to 5:30 the Center is co-hosting with the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, and the Digital Technology Center, and Office of Information Technology at the University of Minnesota.

This event will focus on enhancing the role of citizens in a digital world.  There will be a discussion on how web tools can further engage citizens in problem solving, while providing more positive user experiences on government websites.

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Panel Discussion: Speaking Science 2.0
New directions in science communication

Bell Museum Auditorium, University of Minnesota; 7:30p.m.

Seed magazine writers and influential science bloggers gather to discuss new directions in science communication. This lively panel discussion will cover a range of topics, including science and culture, public engagement with science, the role of scientists in the public discussion of science, and communication via the Internet, film, museums and other media. Author and journalist Chris Mooney, American University communications professor Matthew Nisbet, and University of Minnesota anthropologist Greg Laden will join moderator Jessica Marshall, a U of M science journalism professor. A reception in Dinkytown will follow the event.

April 30, 2007
Arctic Voices Global Warming Tour

On April 30, 2007, the Center is co-hosting, with The Will Steger Foundation and the Minnesota Natural Legacy Campaign, the "Arctic Voices - Global Warming Tour". A panel discussion with Arctic indigenous leaders and climate policy experts will take place on Monday April 30, 2007 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey
Center. Arctic indigenous leaders will share their stories and speak to the ethical imperative for action on climate change, while climate policy experts will discuss the policy options, opportunities and
challenges.

April 27, 2007 (mid-day, TBD)
Energy Security in Times of Energy Scarcities: Brazil and China
Prof. Karen Polenske, MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning, tThe Center is co-hosting this lecture with the MURP program.

March 23, 2007
The center hosted a planning meeting with faculty, staff and students who work in areas of S&T policy to identify ways to better connect our activities, research, and academic programs. This Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Connections working group will continue to meet. U of MN students, faculty, and staff with interests in STEP are welcome to attend. Stay tuned for the next meeting announcement which will take place in
late May.

October 24th & 25th, 2006
Moving Toward SustainableEnergy Systems: Exploring Global Pathways to a Common Destination

The objective of this workshop was to identify and analyze pathways for transformation towards a sustainable energy future. This workshop focused on comparing constraints and opportunities around the globe, and in particular in the UpperMidwest and India, in order to examine how different technologies can be deployed and policies structured to create economically viable and environmentally sound
energy futures under local and national circumstances.

This was the second of a three part series of Symposia on climate change to examine potential impacts and opportunities associated with human adaptation to climate change. A report from the workshop will be released in early 2007.