I was invited to give a Key Note talk at the SUNY Research Council meeting on August 6, 2019 in New York city. It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss the potential of this trans-disciplinary research paradigm to address complex problems that lie beyond any single discipline. The meeting was attended by senior leaders from the SUNY system and its many campuses. My host was Grace Wang, Senior Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development of the SUNY System and Interim President of the SUNY Polytechnic. There were numerous questions on the key challenges that need to be overcome to realize the potential of convergence paradigm. I have posted my presentation on this website.
I also participates in a symposium entitled “Fostering the Culture of Convergence” at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine earlier this year. I also reviewed the report from this workshop from the National Academies Press which has now been published. It can be downloaded from the NAP website.