Public Lecture: Paul Marty - Innovation Centers and the Information Schools

Universities around the world are increasingly stressing the importance of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship for 21st century education. What is the role of the Information Schools in this transformation, and how can they encourage technological innovation across campus? Who is teaching students how to thrive in this ever-changing environment? Who is preparing students for the difficult task of innovating with technology ethically, responsibly, and safely? Who is helping administrators understand the critical connections between technological innovation and information science? As universities develop and promote new centers and programs focused on innovation, design, and technology, it is imperative that the faculty, staff, and students of the Information Schools step forward to offer courses, propose curricula, and contribute their knowledge, expertise, and experience in support of these innovative efforts. To improve our understanding of how the Information Schools can help students from all majors innovate with emerging technologies, despite the constantly changing nature of technological innovation, and in conjunction with efforts happening at the university level, this presentation will examine the iterative design of an Emerging Technologies class at Florida State University, explore the role of the Information School in shaping the development of FSU's new Center for Design and Innovation, and analyze the process of creating a culture of technological innovation from an information science perspective.

Paul F. Marty is a Professor in the School of Information at Florida State University. He has a background in ancient history and computer science engineering, and his Ph.D. is from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research and teaching interests include museum informatics, technology and culture, innovation and design, and information and society. He has served on the editorial boards and committees of national and international organizations including Museum Management and Curatorship, Museums and the Web, and the Museum Computer Network.