Universities Should Be the Problem-Solvers

Four-time Wisconsin Governor, US Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Wisconsin icon Tommy Thompson is bringing a fresh perspective to education in his new role as UW System President.

In an enlightening conversation, Governor Thompson shares why universities should be the problem-solvers of the future. Our discussion covers new ideas for how this can be accomplished, including:

• Why bolstering STEM and TechEd programs is key
• Solving business problems by collaborating with the universities
• Providing college education and a career opportunity for prison inmates
• Harnessing students' creativity to innovate new solutions in agriculture, engineering, water science and more