The Hannah Frankman Podcast Keri Waters: Revolutionizing Liberal Arts Education
May 30, 2024
Keri Waters, an inventor and entrepreneur, is the Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Austin. She shares her journey of blending liberal arts with entrepreneurship to create a fresh educational paradigm. Keri discusses the Polaris Project, which empowers students through ambitious independent projects. She emphasizes the significance of holistic applicant evaluations and how non-traditional backgrounds are embraced. Additionally, she explores the role of AI in education, advocating for critical thinking and adaptability in the modern job market.
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Rethinking Higher Education
- The University of Austin (UATX) is rethinking higher education from the ground up, including admissions and student life.
- Keri Waters, UATX's Chief Innovation Officer, brings a startup mindset to this reimagining.
Civic Entrepreneurship
- UATX emphasizes civic entrepreneurship, aiming to graduate well-rounded citizens.
- These citizens should contribute to their community and serve society.
Quake: A Civic Entrepreneurship Example
- Keri Waters highlights Quake, an augmented reality helmet for firefighters, as an example of civic entrepreneurship.
- This helmet helps firefighters see through smoke and navigate dangerous situations.