Details | On Wednesday, February 10, join us for Innovative Lives: Uncharted Power, featuring Nigerian-American inventor, CEO, and venture capitalist Jessica O. Matthews. Matthews’ work is at the intersection of disruptive technology, renewable energy, and human behavior. She is the co-founder of Uncharted Power, and inventor of Soccket, a soccer ball that harnesses the kinetic energy of the ball during normal game play and stores it for later use. During the live program, Matthews will share stories about her background, inspirations, and inventions leading to 12 patents, starting with her first invention at the age of 19. Moderated by: Monica M. Smith, Head of Exhibitions and Interpretation, Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. |
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