CBUS Next Podcast

The Columbus Idea Foundry

In the fourteenth episode we are joined by Alex Bandar the founder and CEO of the Columbus Idea Foundry located in Franklinton. During this episode we talk about what a makerspace actually is, how the Idea Foundry got started, and what the newest Franklinton location is used you. Finally we discuss what innovation will look like for Columbus, and how the Idea Foundry could be apart of it.

Education, training for the workforce

In the thirteenth episode we talk about how community colleges and four-year universities are developing programs that prepare students for in-demand jobs, the college credit plus program, and a new innovation center called The Point at Otterbein University. Finally we discuss how this facility provides students new opportunities regarding the workforce and training experiences.

The technological future of education

In the twelfth episode we discuss what education could look like in the future, how technology is playing a big role in future education, and talk about how some local schools are already adapting to this new technology. Finally we talk about a newer program called Flipped Classroom, which allows students to watch the lesson at home and then complete the homework in a classroom setting.

Health care, medical advancements in Columbus

In the eleventh episode we talk about health care and what we expect to see in the next twenty years, what telemedicine is and how it will be used in the future, we also describe the very robust ORIEN database that’s expected to be built. We finally explain what role that Columbus will play in all of these medical, technological advancements.

How will climate change affect us?

In the tenth episode we discuss climate change, how ecosystems are heating up, and how animals will respond to temperature changes. We also talk about what climate change will mean for farmers, and what are some suggestions to slow climate change down.