Society of Innovators
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January 11, 2021
Innovator’s Corner: Dr. Jane Goodall on Making a Difference
The Society of Innovators spoke with Dr. Jane Goodall during Web Summit 2020.
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January 7, 2021
Turbulent Times Provide Opportunities for Change and Innovation
Chancellor Thomas Keon authors a guest column for the Northwest Indiana Times on moving through uncertain times with an eye towards change and innovation.
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October 28, 2020
Society of Innovators at PNW Announces 2020 Innovators Awards Winners
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the 2020 winners of its Innovators Awards. Recipients will be inducted during a virtual event on Thursday, Nov. 19.
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September 14, 2020
One Thing Is Certain, Soft Skills Matter
Innovation comes down to creativity and problem solving. These strategic, creative and people skills will be the ones that drive growth in uncertain times.
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July 15, 2020
Innovator’s Corner: Retail Prophet’s Doug Stephens on the Future of Retail
Doug Stephens, best-selling author and founder of Retail Prophet, joined a panel at Collision From Home to discuss Rebuilding the Retail Sector. The Society of Innovators' Jason Williams helped provide media coverage for the event and met with Doug to ask about innovation in the retail sector and the long-term impacts of COVID-19.
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June 30, 2020
2020 Innovators Awards: Do’s and Don’ts of a Quality Nomination
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest defines innovation as thinking creatively and developing ideas that provide solutions, add value, and are implemented as new or different products, processes, services, and social initiatives.
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June 22, 2020
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Invites Nominations for Awards
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the 2020 Innovators Awards. In addition to Individual and Team Honorees, the Society introduced two new awards: the Richard C. Sussman Prize for Team Innovation and the John H. Davies Lifetime Achievement Award.
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May 13, 2020
NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Chancellor Thomas Keon
Thomas L. Keon, Ph.D. serves as chancellor of Purdue University Northwest. Chancellor Keon's leadership centers on positioning Purdue Northwest as a key player in Northwest Indiana’s economic development, educational advancement, environmental sustainability and cultural enhancement.
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May 13, 2020
NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Sheila Matias
Sheila Matias is Executive Director of the Society of Innovators and Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest. In addition, she serves as President of the La Porte County Commission.
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May 13, 2020
NWI Forward: COVID-19 Questions with Richard Shields
Rich Shields is Director of Marketing and Business Development for Chester Inc., northern Indiana’s exclusive Architectural & Construction, Information Technologies and Agricultural Systems firm.
