Back-to-the-Classroom Lecture: “How Economic Growth Shapes Technology: Next Year, Next Decade"
LARRY SMITH
BA 1968, Economics
MA 1975, Economics
Abstract: Larry Smith, a world-renowned economics professor and advocate for entrepreneurship, will deliver a discussion of how the expected rate of economic growth will affect the nature and pace of technological change in Canada and the world.



The 2014 Toyota Electric Vehicle Challenge demands high school students design and build their own electric car. Teams will compete in both 12 and 24 volt race and will participate in a design contest to prove their engineering know-how. For information on starting a team, volunteering, and visiting the event, visit the event website.