Speaker
Dr. Quincy K. Brown
American Computer Scientist, Former Senior Policy Advisor
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Date
Friday, February 21, 2025
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ET
Location
Jajodia Auditorium, Room 1101
Nguyen Engineering Building
4511 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Designing Your Future: A Conversation with Quincy K. Brown
Description
Join the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and the Department of Statistics for an inspiring Innovation Week event featuring Quincy K. Brown, a trailblazing computer scientist, educator, and policy expert whose career spans the White House, academia, industry, and the nonprofit sector. Brown has shaped national STEM education and workforce initiatives, advised two presidential administrations, and most recently led Space Policy and Workforce Development for the U.S. Space Council in the Office of the Vice President. With expertise in technology, policy, and space, she will challenge us to think about the future on Earth and beyond.
This conversation will illuminate the intersections of innovation, education, and policy, inspiring faculty, students, and administrators to consider how they can drive technological advancements, foster diverse research partnerships, and prepare the next generation of STEM leaders.
How will you design your future? Whether you dream of shaping space exploration, advancing technology for social good, or crafting policies that ensure a more inclusive and sustainable future, Brown’s journey will offer valuable insights and motivation to help you carve your path.
Don’t miss this chance to explore the future of STEM, policy, and innovation because the future isn’t just something we enter, it’s something we create.
Event Organizer
David Kepplinger
Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics
College of Engineering and Computing
George Mason University