Innovation in the Burg: Deby Cassill & Randy Russell Humanity in ants: What can ants teach us about diversity, equity and human behavior? Welcome to Innovation in the 'Burg, a podcast all about science and innovation in St. Petersburg.
This week, Alison Barlow, executive director of the St. Pete Innovation District, hosts USFSP Professor Deby Cassill and Randy Russell, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. Cassill, an expert in ant behavior, shares her wisdom on the ways ants work together, care for one another, and interact with strangers. A fascinating conversation ensues on the abundant lessons to be learned from ant behavior.
To listen: https://stpetecatalyst.com/podcast-episodes/innovation-in-the-burg-deby-cassill-randy-russell/
Join a professor, a student, and a quirky robot for a lively, unscripted conversation about AI, its promises, pitfalls, and everything in between. From ai-generated art to robot rebellions, this interactive talk will spark debate, challenge perspectives, and leave you wondering if your new robot friend is secretly plotting world domination.
April’s Tech X-change was a hit, thanks to an engaging presentation from Digital Twin Marine. Shoutout to all the Eckerd College students who joined us! The audience was curious and interactive, asking great questions and eager to try out the virtual reality headset.
April’s event, Morning Sparks: Innovation X-change (GIS...Beyond Mapping) was postponed, but we're still buzzing with ideas. Whether you're a mapping enthusiast or not quite sure what GIS even stands for, we’d love to know: is there a topic you'd like us to explore next? What kind of innovation in this space sparks your curiosity?