Next Week in Edutainment | February 12 - February 16
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Dr. Joseph received his MD from Tufts University. While in medical school, he published and presented several research projects. He then completed his surgical training at Harvard Medical School under Dr. Josef E Fischer and his fellowship in transplant and complex surgical oncology at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh under Regis Professor O. James Garden.
He has run basic science, translational, and outcomes research labs and has served as Section Chief, Vice Chair, and Chair of Surgery as well as rising to the rank of Professor of Surgery. Dr. Joseph has earned over $20M in grant funding, presented research throughout the world, and has published numerous peer reviewed articles. He has served as a medical advisor to politicians and private equity firms during his career. Dr. Joseph is the co-founder of Summit Specialty Physicians as well as serving as Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery at Touro University Nevada.
WHEN: Monday, February 12 (1:00 P.M. ET)
Join us for an exciting journey into the future of education with the Academica International Studies Virtual College Fair! This innovative online event is the perfect opportunity for you as a student to explore a multitude of pathways for your academic and professional future, all from the comfort of your own home. Engage with prestigious institutions, chat live with admissions representatives, and attendthis informative event—all aimed at helping you make informed decisions about your higher education choices. Discover scholarships and financial aid options, get tips on application processes, and network with fellow students from a diverse community of learners. The Academica International Studies Virtual College Fair isn't just an event; it's a launching pad for your dreams and aspirations. Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired!
WHEN: Tuesday, February 13 (12:30 P.M. ET)
Sylvester Oliver(Sly), lives and works in one of the most fascinating places on Earth - McMurdo Base in Antarctica. Imagine a world of ice and snow, where penguins are your neighbors and every day is an adventure! Sly is not just anyone; he's a Journeyman, which means he's really skilled in his job. He's a Universal Heavy Equipment Operator and Rigger. This is a skilled trade that has a number of responsibilities such as universal heavy equipment operator: bulldozers, cranes, and tractors. These are the machines that help build and maintain the base in the tough Antarctic conditions. In his role, healso does rigging. This part of his job is like being a problem-solver. Sly sets up and repairs the equipment, making sure everything is safe and ready to go. It's like playing a giant puzzle, but with really important pieces!
Living in Antarctica is not like living anywhere else. It's super cold, and the sun behaves differently, sometimes staying up all day and night! Sly has to be prepared for anything, from blizzards to icy winds. But it's also beautiful, with amazing sights like icebergs and the Southern Lights. Sly's job is super important because he helps scientists do their research in Antarctica. Without him and his skills, it would be really hard for them to study this unique place.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 14 (3:00 P.M. ET)
Stephen Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and the Wolfram Language; the author of A New Kind of Science; the originator of the Wolfram Physics Project; and the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research. Over the course of more than four decades, he has been a pioneer in the development and application of computational thinking—and has been responsible for many discoveries, inventions and innovations in science, technology and business.
WHEN: Thursday, February 15 (2:00 P.M. ET)
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Born in Japan in a military family, Governor Joe Lombardo spent his childhood growing up across the world, until his father was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base and his family put down roots in Las Vegas. Governor Lombardo attended Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, before going on to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating, he served in the United States Army and in the Nevada National Guard.Following his military service, Governor Lombardo joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), where he quickly rose through the ranks and served on nearly every level of LVMPD, from detective to assistant sheriff. While serving at LVMPD, Governor Lombardo earned his Master of Science in Crisis Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2006. After 26 years on the force, Governor Lombardo was elected as Sheriff of Clark County in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. As the sheriff of Nevada’s largest county, he oversaw a $1.3 billion dollar budget, 6,000 employees, and LVMPD’s efforts to protect millions of Clark County residents and visitors each day. Governor Lombardo was elected as the 31st Governor of Nevada in November 2022 and sworn into office in January 2023. Governor Lombardo is focused on diversifying and revitalizing Nevada’s economy, restoring law and order in communities across the state, and bringing excellence, school choice, and accountability to Nevada’s education system. More important to him than anything, Governor Lombardo is a devoted husband to First Lady Donna Lombardo, a dedicated father to his daughter Morgan, stepdaughter Lacey, stepson Jackson, and a grandfather to his 1-year-old grandson Teddy.
Tim Draper founded Draper Associates, DFJ and the Draper Venture Network, a global network of venture capital funds. Funded Coinbase, Baidu, Tesla, Skype, SpaceX, Twitch, Hotmail, Focus Media, Robinhood, Athenahealth, Box, Cruise Automation, Carta, Planet, PTC and 15 other unicorns from early/first rounds. He is a supporter and global thought leader for entrepreneurs everywhere, and is a leading spokesperson for Bitcoin and decentralization, having won the Bitcoin US Marshall’s auction in 2014, invested in over 50 crypto companies, and led investments in Coinbase, Ledger, Tezos, and Bancor, among others. He is regularly featured on all major networks as a proponent for entrepreneurship, innovative governance, free markets and Bitcoin, and has received various awards and honors including the World Entrepreneurship Forum’s “Entrepreneur of the World,” and is listed as one of the top 100 most powerful people in finance by Worth Magazine, the top 20 most influential people in Crypto by CryptoWeekly, #1 most networked VC by AlwaysOn, #7 on the Forbes Midas List, member of the Global Guru 30 Startup Gurus in the world, and #48 most influential Harvard Alum. Mr. Draper is the founder of Bizworld.org who will be co producing this event.
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