SmartChat Speakers Series

Funded by the GSSM Foundation, the SmartChat Speakers Series is designed to enhance students’ education while inspiring them through the stories and experiences of some of the Palmetto States’ most promising leaders in technology, engineering, entrepreneurship, research and medicine. All presentations take place in the GSSM dining hall!

The 2011-12 school year SmartChat schedule is below:

Monday, September 12, 2011, 4 p.m.
Dr. Frank Treiber, Smart State Endowed Chair
"The Health Technology Revolution"

Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 1 p.m.
Vincie Albritton, Clemson
Chad Hardaway, USC
Chip Hood, MUSC
"The University Innovation Continuum: From Laboratory to Marketplace"

Monday, September 26, 2011, 4 p.m.
Dr. Coy Irvin, McLeod Health

Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 1 p.m.
Matthew Gevaert, Kiyatec
David Orr, Kiyatec

Monday, November 28, 2011, 4 p.m.
Dr. Sue Levkoff, SmartState Endowed Chair

Monday, January 23, 2012, 4 p.m.
Jason Williamson, Certemo

Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 4 p.m.
Dr. Harris Pastides, USC

Monday, March 19, 2012, 4 p.m.
Jochen Lauterbach, Smart State Endowed Chair