About this Event
Join us at the Ion as we host an information session with Cesare Wright from KINO Eye Center that will explain their Microsoft Certification workshops as a tool for you to improve your digital and virtual collaboration skills.
The Kino-Eye Center for Visual Innovation, which reimagines conventional academics through a convergence of technology, art, and education, will offer the Microsoft Virtual Innovation Professionals (VIP) and Future Accelerated Skills Training (FAST) workshop series. The VIP series provides the essential skills necessary to create, produce, and implement online events. The FAST series is a workforce development program that offers professional skills, technical training, and certification pathways in digital technology for our community.
Please Note: This event will be held at the Ion on the Lower Level in conference rooms 029-031. Please check in with the front desk upon your arrival ?
Speaker Information
Dr. Cesare Wright is a tech enthusiast, visual anthropologist, and leadership specialist whose work centers on the intersection of technology and culture. His research interests and professional expertise include such topics as digital media, artificial intelligence, drone technology, eSports/gaming, virtual & augmented reality, and film theory.
Dr. Wright taught in the School of Engineering at Rice University and co-developed the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership. He is the President of the Kino-Eye Center (501c3 non-profit foundation) and he leads a series of industry sponsored technology and education programs with Microsoft, Chevron, BP, the City of Houston, and other community partners.
As an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Dr. Wright has worked in over 30 countries and his content has been featured by Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, French TV 2, National Geographic, Documentary Channel, Spiegel TV, and international film festivals.
In addition to his academic areas of focus, Dr. Wright publishes and speaks on topics including STEM education, veteran employment, workforce development, human trafficking, anti-bullying, and environmental disaster recovery.
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Education:
University of Rochester (2016) | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) | Visual and Cultural Studies
University of Southern California (2007) | Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) | Cinematic Arts
Rice University (2003) | Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) | Visual & Dramatic Arts
Rice University (2002) | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Cultural Anthropology
Rice University (2002) | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Art & Art History
Publications and Filmography: See CV
Awards for education excellence and outreach:
2017 – Rice University C.M. and Demaris Hudspeth Endowed Award for Student Life and Clubs
2016 – Houston Humanitarian Award from the City of Houston
2015 – Community Impact Award from the World Youth Foundation
2015 – Rice University Outstanding Faculty Associate
Parking Instructions
Visitor Parking Lot: Enter 4200 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the visitor parking lot, located in front of The Ion building.
Overflow Parking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking lot, located across the street from The Ion building.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, United States
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