March 19 @ 8:00 am - March 20 @ 2:00 pm America/Central Daylight Time
March 6, 2025 | Virtual, Pre-Event Drop-In: Jerald Schnoor | Will facilitate a comprehensive dialogue regarding the structure and objectives of the upcoming in-person event.
March 19-20, 2025 | In-Person, Iowa City, Iowa
This visioning event will convene top researchers from various sectors to consider the theme of Engineering Research to Catalyze Resilient Rural Communities. It will be transdisciplinary with respect to engineering disciplines, sectors, and stakeholders interested in rural resilience, including researchers, industry professionals, nonprofits, and venture capital firms.
The ERVA visioning event is focused on identifying and articulating the near and long term strategic focus for engineering research that will place the United States in a competitive position world wide.
High level agenda:
Day 1 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT)
-Panel discussion on why engineering research is needed in this field
-Directed ideation sessions on various topics
-Lunch keynote
-Directed ideation sessions on various topics
Day 2 (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT)
-Lunch Table Topics
-Directed ideation sessions on various topics