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Episode Synopsis
"Smart City should be proactive. That before anything [bad] happens would identify areas that need more attention."Are you interested in the proactive nature of smart cities? What do you think about the need for infrastructure to create adaptability? How can we utilise public-private-academic partnerships for better urban futures? Interview with Dr Mina Sartipi, founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) and Guerry Professor at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC). We will talk about her vision for the future of cities, technology, electric and autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and many more. Dr. Mina Sartipi, founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) and Guerry Professor at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC), leads Smart City research, including "the testbed," a downtown traffic data project with Chattanooga. Recently named head of UTC’s new Research Institute, she focuses on Transportation, Energy, Health, and Social Science. A Bredesen Center faculty member, she mentors minorities and advises Girls in Computer Science (GiCS). Her research includes Cyber-Physical Systems and Big Data Analytics. She’ll present at "Chattanooga Connect 2024," advancing urban mobility discussions in a city known for pioneering "gig" internet and quantum networks.Find out more about Mina through these links:Mina Sartipi on LinkedIn@MinaSartipi as Mina Sartipi on XMina Sartipi on Google ScholarMina Sartipi at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC)Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) websiteCenter for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) on LinkedInConnected episodes you might be interested in:No.164R - A discussion of resilience and sustainabilityNo.282 - Interview with Keygan Huckleberry about disaster resilience planningNo.326I - Interview with Sarah Bridges about public transportNo.345R - What do people want in a smart city? Exploring the stakeholders’ opinions, priorities and perceived barriers in a medium-sized city in the United StatesWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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