by Julie Austin | Aug 5, 2019 | Innovation
Experience America’s Innovative Spirit at the Henry Ford Museum Visiting the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan is like stepping into a living history of innovation and creativity. Nestled just outside Detroit, this museum isn’t...
by Julie Austin | Nov 3, 2018 | Innovation, Uncategorized
In an era where speed-to-market and innovation define competitive advantage, prototyping in research and development (R&D) has emerged as an indispensable practice. Last week, I had the privilege of delivering the innovation keynote for the James Hardie Research...
by Julie Austin | Oct 28, 2018 | Event Planning
Updated July 2025 Halloween is one of the most beloved cultural rituals, steeped in centuries-old traditions that bring families and friends together for a night of costumes, candy, and camaraderie. Yet even as we revel in the comforting certainty of pumpkin carving...
by Julie Austin | Sep 4, 2018 | Technology
Updated July 2025 Reading your cell phone in direct sunlight has long been a challenge due to harsh glare washing out the display. University of Central Florida physicist Shin-Tson Wu has pioneered a breakthrough antireflection film inspired by moth eyes that promises...
by Julie Austin | May 14, 2018 | Innovation Keynote Speaker
Updated August, 2025 Last month I had the honor of being the innovative keynote speaker for the Southeast Michigan Fire Chiefs Association on “Fire Industry Leadership in the Age of Disruption.” Standing among first responders, I was reminded that the challenges...