C26 - About NorTech with an emphasis on Flexible Electronics
Q.1
How did Ms. Allport define “innovation economy”?
An innovation economy is one that suffers from a loss of jobs as a result of innovations that replace people with machines.
It is an economy where innovation creates economic prosperity or economic wealth.
An innovation economy is one in which major corporations invest huge amounts of money in new plants and equipment.
An innovation economy is one that creates new jobs faster than jobs are destroyed.
Q.2
In what technology area did Ms. Allport say that Kent State had especially distinguished itself?
It has a world famous polymer science research institute.
It is the research center that first developed liquid crystals which are used to produce products such as computer monitors, televisions, airplane cockpit displays and signage.
It is the leading Biomimicry center in the world.
It is world famous for robotics engineering.
Q.3
Which of the following industries did Ms. Allport say Nortech was particularly focused on developing and supporting?
Flexible electronics
Water technologies
Advanced energy
All of the above.
Q.4
The speaker cited many examples of startup companies that are developing new technology based products. One of those was a new form of structural (as opposed to chemical) adhesive based on “Biomimicry”. What is Biomimicry?
It is the study of microbes.
It is the new branch of the science of psychology.
It is a new form of DNA mapping.
It is the process of emulating nature to solve human problems. That is, studying nature as a means of developing new products and solutions.
Q.5
One of the new products developed in Northeast Ohio and already being commercialized is the “Boogie Board”. What is a boogie board?
It is a new device for playing electronic music forms.
It is a new type of skateboard.
It is a Liquid Crystal Display writing tablet intended to replace items such as note pads.
It is a new high tech type of cutting board for the kitchen.