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2010 National Business Innovation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has just released preliminary results of its second annual Business R&D and Innovation Survey, which they call the BRDIS (it has to be one of the least catchy acronyms I’ve ever encountered; the NSF has a history of creating uncatchy acronyms, but this one, unfortunately, makes me think of the… Read More 2010 National Business Innovation

October 7, 2010 keithsawyerLeave a comment

NSF Innovation Survey

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has just released its first ever Business R&D and Innovation Survey (BRDIS).  Developed jointly with the U.S. Census Bureau, it reveals that companies located in the U.S. spent $330 billion on R&D in 2008, with $234 billion of that used for research in facilities located in the U.S. NSF’s previous… Read More NSF Innovation Survey

May 29, 2010 keithsawyerLeave a comment

How to Measure Innovation?

I’ve just read a July 2008 report of a National Science Foundation conference, that brought together a panel of experts to try to figure out a way to measure innovation (click here for the full report).  They started with the observation that we don’t know very much about how to measure the outcomes of innovation,… Read More How to Measure Innovation?

February 24, 2009 keithsawyer11 Comments

The Neuroscience of Creativity

I just returned from speaking at a workshop hosted by the National Science Foundation headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. I know everyone loves to bash government bureaucracy, but the NSF is a quality organization and I’m always impressed with everything they do. This workshop was no different, with the title “Art, Creativity, and Learning”. The mission… Read More The Neuroscience of Creativity

June 16, 2008 keithsawyer7 Comments

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One of the country's leading scientific experts on creativity, Dr. R. Keith Sawyer is the Morgan Distinguished Professor in Educational Innovations at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. His 2019 book The Creative Classroom presents an original, compelling vision of schools where teaching and learning are centered on creativity. His 2013 book Zig Zag identifies the 8 stages of the creative process, and contains over 100 techniques to enhance your personal creativity.

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Keith gives keynotes and conducts workshops frequently for associations, businesses, and nonprofits. He has led sessions for Fortune 100 companies, education organizations, and arts organizations. To explore having Keith join your event, please contact BrightSight Speakers.

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