IdeaFestival

Friday, April 27: 3:30-8:30pm

Opening and Introduction Mr. Larry Wooldridge, Principal Manual High School, Michael Perry founder IdeaFestival Manual, Kris Kimel founder of Ideafestival (IF), Mayor Fischer, Superintendent Donna Hargens, Professor Phillip Kraemer (U of Kentucky), Dr. Nat Irvin (U of Louisville), John Weinrich Business Development, Jason DMello (IdeaMornings), Ted Smith Innovation Director, and Zack Higdon, co-founder of IFManual. The Emergence of the Global Mind: Living, Learning, Thinking in the New Age-2045 and Beyond Dr Nat Irvin Author, innovator, futurist, teacher and commentator, Nat Irvin, II, is the W.M. Strickler Executive-in-Residence and professor of management at the University of Louisville, College of Business. At the College of Business, Irvin teaches change management, leadership and future studies. He was also 2008 Visiting Executive Professor of Future Studies at the Babcock Graduate School of Management, Wake Forest University. In 2010, Dr. Irvin launched Thrivals 3.0, as part of the IdeaFestival (IF), a world-class event that attracts leading global innovators and thinkers to discuss and celebrate imagination, new perspectives and transformational ideas. The IdeaFestival provides a unique stage to explore the cross-cutting nature of innovation involving a range of diverse disciplines, while supplying the creative tools needed to see, synthesize and apply this knowledge in new and dynamic ways. Dr. Nat Irvin University of Louisville. Autonomy and Self-Organization Tyler Darnell Self -organization and autonomy are dominant political and social themes throughout much of the United States and world history. Some historical examples are particularly pertinent when discussing modern education and modern occurrences of organization and these will be elaborated upon as well as contemporary events and ideologies will be discussed relating to self-organization. "The Importance of Media in Society" Zoe Schaver and Patrick Haertel Why does journalism exist? A history of media near and abroad, and its importance in a moral and conscious society. In Tune with the Possible Harry Pickens Mr. Pickens is an internationally recognized jazz pianist who has performed in 17 countries on four continents with hundreds of legends in the jazz world, including Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Jackson, Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, and more. He is the 2009 Recipient of the Kentucky Governors Award for The Arts In Education, a four-timewinner of the LEO Readers Choice Award for Best Jazz Musician, and Artist-InResidence for the Kentucky Governors School For the Arts. A Kentucky Educational Television documentary about Harry, In The Garden of Music, recently received a regional Emmy Award. A 2010 recipient of Leadership Louisvilles Connector designation signifying trusted community leadership, he currently serves as Special Assistant to the Provost for New Initiatives at the University of Louisville. With live performances by: Ibash Chertmanov, Victoria Medley, Joseph Ohkubo, Hannah Soren, Neil Rao, and Chris Pate Visual Arts Program: The Trevi Fountain

Manual
Saturday, April 28: 9am-3:30pm
Social Connections: The Sweet and the Bitter Dr. Nathan DeWall Most people crave social acceptance. Like a sweet snack, social acceptance is pleasant, rewarding, and, in moderate amounts, associated with good health. Social rejection, in contrast, thwarts the fundamental need for positive and lasting relationships, which strikes at the core of well-being. Thus, social connections can be both a sweet blessing when others accept us and a bitter curse when others reject us. This talk discusses why social acceptance is sweet, why social rejection is bitter, and how people can cope with the pain of rejectionmaking lemonade out of lemons. Dr. C. Nathan DeWall, PhD University of Kentucky, social psychologist featured on NPR in the New York Times. "Social Media and Trends" Carolyn Brown As social media expands in an ever widening sphere of influence, its trends and patterns become critical to understand. Patterns and Cycles: Metaphysics Jubin Shah What is luck? How does it work? What does a lottery winner have to do with metaphysics? "Cutting Edge in the Environment" Nikita Perumal and Eileen Guan In a world plagued with large-scale environmental issues, creative and purposeful changes must be undertaken. The concept of adopting a "green" way of living should be approached as not only feasible and impactful, but also innovative and forward-thinking. Likewise, more expansive and cutting-edge innovations for the environment should be regarded as some of the most crucial and exciting trends in business. Spinal Cord Injury and Regeneration: Why Dont Nerves Grow Back to Where They Were After an Injury? Dr. Diane Snow The functional organization of the adult nervous system depends upon the connections formed during development. Dr Snow research focuses on a class of extracellular matrix molecules that become unregulated after an injury and they contribute to failed regeneration of the nerve. This results in a lack of recovery of the function of the individual after the injury and the research is identifying strategies and therapies for the treatment of central nervous system injury. Dr. Diane Snow, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center; and Anatomy and Neurobiology and Director, Office of Undergraduate Research, University of Kentucky. Branding . . . . How It Can Get You Into the Principals Office Pip Pullen-Swope A brand is the expressed essence of a product or service, or, in simpler terms, what makes something special. Understanding and communicating a brand is the way we given things their shared or common value: We all know and appreciate what Coke is or what an iPad is, and were willing to pay more for things with stronger brands. Both understanding and communicating brands are difficult, but when you do it properly, you can create a great deal of interest and excitement in your message. With luck, youll do just enough to get into trouble; but with the right level of skill, youll do it in a way that makes you the school hero. Mr. Pip Pullen-Swope, Director of Account Planning for Red7e He has served in roles as executive creative director and director of marketing. His talents include marketing strategy development, project management, team leadership, Web design and production, graphic design, and illustration. The State of the World Roundtable with Jake Sims, Emily Meffert, Allison Traylor, and Julian Wright , Moderator Tim Holman Conversation on Democracy and the State of the World.

All presentations and performances will take place at duPont Manual High School, 120 W Lee St, Louisville, Kentucky, 40208 Parking in rear parking lot.