Many Australians will recognise QODE as the country's largest innovation festival. Each year, QODE attracts thousands of attendees, showcasing cutting-edge innovations from researchers, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders from around the world.
In March 2020, Scholars of the Andrew N. Liveris Academy for Innovation and Leadership participated in a special seminar with QODE CEO Jackie Taranto and Chief Curator Gilad Grinbaum to discuss topics at the frontiers of science and innovation, including artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, advanced materials, space technology, energy, automation, quantum, and food security.
Following the seminar, the Liveris Scholars were invited to contribute to the official QODE Blog, sharing their personal perspectives on the impact of cutting-edge technologies, from AI-enabled 'smart bandages' to NASA's latest mission to Mars.
"These experiences support our Scholars to broaden their perspectives, and deepen their knowledge of emerging technology" Academy Director Professor Peta Ashworth said.
"As emerging thought-leaders, our Scholars have already shown an aptitude for effectively conveying complex ideas. This will hold them in good stead as they pursue their formal education at UQ, and engage with leaders from industry, entrepreneurship and policy/humanitarian fields through the Liveris Scholars Program".
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