Tech Jam Schedule

Published September 22, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.

October '08 Jam

Saturday, October 25, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
IDX Student Center, Champlain College, Burlington

Exhibitors and Demos: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This October's Tech Jam has an intentional how-to focus. The aim is to help attendees understand what Vermont’s various tech jobs entail. How does a graphic designer transition to web development? Is “biotech” genetic engineering? What does a “Chief Technical Officer” do? Do you have to be a cop to bust pedophiles on the Internet? Is it really possible to build “socially responsible” video games?

Each presentation is 30-45 minutes with a 15-minute break between sessions.

Panel Discussion Schedule:
Time	Track #1: Arts & Communication	Track #2: Science
10:00	Write for the Web Steve Benen (political blogger, Washington Monthly) Penelope Wall (Web Producer, Eating Well) Mary Beth Redmond (journalism professor, St. Michael’s College)	Be the CTO Nate Herzog (IS Director, JDK Design) Tim Keefe (Senior Technology Consultant, Gallagher, Flynn & Company LLP) Ali Rafieymehr (Dean, Division of Info Technology, Champlain College)
11:00	Get Into Games Chris Hancock (owner, Tertl Studos) Amanda Crispel (professor, Champlain College) Heather Kelley (computer and video game designer)	Green Up Our Energy Future Evan Osler (employee, NRG Systems) Joan Richmond-Hall (Sustainable Design & Technology, Vermont Technical College) Scott Johnstone (Executive Director, VEIC) sponsored by:
12:00	Build Websites Dave Gibson (owner, Propeller Media Works) Frank Canovatchel (web development prof, Champlain College) Gahlord Dewald (employee, Union Street Media) sponsored by:	Solve Cyber Crimes Gary Kessler (digital forensics professor, Champlain College) Burlington Police Sergeant Kris Carlson (Internet Crimes Against Children) Frederick Lane (author and expert witness)
1:00	Be an Internet Marketer Elaine Young (E-Business Management professor, Champlain College) Paul Skarvinko (Manager of Marketing & Analytics, EpikOne) Greg Brand (owner, Bluehouse Group) sponsored by:	Work in Biotech Nick Heintz (professor, UVM Medical School) Kerry Swift (UVM Technology Transfer) Brian Manning (application scientist, Chroma) Jack Glaser (CEO, MBF Bioscience) sponsored by:
2:00	Make Music Online Ken Bogdanowicz (owner, Sound Toys) Elizabeth Norris (professor, Lyndon State College) Tony Gallucci (owner, WBKM.org)	Develop Software Ellery Crane (employee, Bear Code) Mike Battig (computer science professor, St. Michael’s College) Burr Warne (President, GlobalClassroom) sponsored by
3:00	Shoot Video — and Get Paid for It Allan Nicholls (film professor, Burlington College) Eva Sollberger (videographer, Seven Days) Nate Beaman (owner, Urban Rhino)	Build Robots Steve Arms (owner, Microstrain, University of Vermont graduate) Josh Bongard (robotics professor, University of Vermont) Michael Ridge (sculptor, mold technician, Advanced Animations) sponsored by:
4:00		Be Your Own Boss Lee Bouyea (Managing Director, Fresh Tracks Capital) David Bradbury (President, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies) Mark Taylor (Entrepreneur & Angel Investor, North Country Angels) AJ Rossman (CEO & Founder, Draker Labs) R.W. Eli Moulton, III (Merritt & Merritt & Moulton) sponsored by: