2UnGrounded: First Event of Its Kind
3Getting Right to Work
As soon as participants got settled onboard the Boeing 747, they had some dinner and then went right to work in small groups to start brainstorming the problem areas. These were defined as improving the roles of females, meeting growing demand for STEM talent in the U.S., growing local STEM opportunities in emerging economies and expanding the reach of STEM in general.
4Just Sold His Company
5Putting Up the Input
6Hang-Ups Not a Problem Here
7Deep in Discussion
8Colorful Way to Do Work
9Star Power of Team Orange
10Virgin Superstar
11Crystal Clear Location
The Crystal, opened only a year ago, was the site of the G8 Innovation summit and the DNA (Decide Now Act) Conferences, which were held concurrently. The all-glass center is located in East London, not far from City Airport, on the Thames River. The 2012 Olympics were held only a short distance away.
12Hello, Mr. Prime Minister
Great Britain’s Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. David Cameron, extolled the virtues of the UnGrounded organizers and team members, saying that “innovation happens when people get together and motivate each other to new heights. That’s what this group is doing. Well done!”