Forward Cities nominee discusses scholarship for “mapping the world”
Detroiter Jerry Paffendorf of Loveland Technologies received a scholarship to the Aspen Institute's Ideas Festival earlier this month.
Forward Cities nominated Detroiter Jerry Paffendorf of Loveland Technologies to receive a scholarship to the Aspen Institute’s Ideas Festival earlier this month.
In addition to be able to attend the event for free, Paffendorf was invited to pitch his idea of mapping the world, which he discusses here with The Lift on Aspen 82.
The Lift | Jerry Paffendorf from The Lift on Vimeo.
Related Articles
Dlectricity to return this fall to light up Cultural Center and Beacon Park
Inspired by international art and light festivals, the outdoor festival will serve as an opportunity to test digital and mobile strategies and showcase the Cultural Center's new Wi-Fi system.
Local photographer Brian Day captures Detroit for Apple project
Detroit photographer Brian Day is among 30-plus Black photographers nationwide commissioned by Apple to capture and share their hometowns with the world through their unique lens, all shot on iPhone 12 Pro.
Detroit chef Kiki Louya to compete for title of ‘Top Chef’
Kiki Louya, a native Detroiter who co-founded Folk and The Farmer's Hand in Corktown and is the economic development manager at Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation, will represent Detroit in the upcoming season of Bravo TV's popular cooking competition "Top Chef," the chef, writer, food activist and restaurant consultant announced on her social media pages.
