How Technology Innovation and an Obama Administration Will Create Jobs in Pittsburgh
| September 23, 2008 | Posted by p2wp under 2008, Elections |
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The student organization Carnegie Mellon Students for Barack Obama is hosting a dynamic event showcasing Senator Obama’s progressive policies on innovation, technology, the Internet, and how these policies mean more jobs for Pennsylvanians. Barack Obama has made innovation a cornerstone of his vision for America. Pittsburgh has also embraced advanced technologies, forward-looking innovators, and a trained workforce to rebuild after steel’s collapse. Pittsburgh’s leaders will discuss their triumphs and challenges, what innovation means for the region, and how more economic growth would be possible under President Obama, on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 pm in the Alumni Concert Hall in the College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University.
Speakers include
- Marge Krueger, Communications Workers of America
- Mark Kryder, CTO and VP of Research for Seagate
- Nathan Martin, CEO of Deep Local
- Sean McDonald, CEO of Precision Therapeutics
Moderator: Jon Peha, Professor at Carnegie Mellon University
The most important speaker is you. All members of the audience will have the opportunity to record a short video clip to share their views. CMU Students for Barack Obama will send the videos to the campaign.
What: Changing Technology & Innovation from Words into Jobs: How an Obama Administration Will Help
When: September 23, 2008, 7:00 PM
Where: Alumni Concert Hall College of Fine Arts Building Carnegie Mellon University 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
The media and community are encouraged to attend.
More info: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/meeting/gsx4ws
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