The WEF Research and Innovation Committee will support the execution of WEF's programs for academics and other researchers and WEF's efforts to foster collaboration between and to meet the needs of these professionals.
Specifically the committee will:
- Improve communication between researchers working in academic and other research settings and coordinate input to WEF's efforts to understand and address priorities such as knowledge development and transfer, research funding, and so forth.
- Support and foster the participation of members from the academic and research communities in WEF's critical objective of driving innovation.
- Lead and support efforts to increase the participation of academics and other researchers in WEF programs.
- Provide leadership for and coordination of WEF's research-related conferences, including proposing events and meetings.
To apply to this committee, please go to [email protected] and send an email with the following information:
- Name
- WEF ID Number
- Committee of Interest
- A short explanation of why you would like to join this committee (1 – 2 sentences).
Chair
Josh Boltz, 2019 - 2021
Email: [email protected]
Vice-Chair
Kara Nelson, 2019 - 2021
Email: [email protected]
Staff Manager
Patrick Dube
Tel: 703-684-2418
Email: [email protected]