Event details
American universities were long defined by government-backed research. Today, Silicon Valley’s rise is altering that balance, creating new competition, new funding sources, and new risks.
In “The Power Shift,” experts examine how universities can manage growing Big Tech influence and maintain academic autonomy in a rapidly changing research environment.
Panelists
- Angela Olinto, Professor of Astronomy and of Physics and Provost, Columbia University
- Andrew Jack, Global Education Editor, Financial Times
- Michael Belinsky, Director in the AI Institute, Schmidt Sciences
Moderator
- Alexander Cooley, Claire Tow Professor of Political Science, Barnard College