Teri Reed and the OU Polytechnic Institute

President Joe Harroz is joined by Teri Reed, Ph.D., the inaugural Director of the Polytechnic Institute based at OU-Tulsa. The two share thoughts on what a Polytechnic actually does for the university, the state as well as the region. With the institute’s expertise lying at the intersection of business, education and technology, the future for this new school is incredibly bright. 

0:00 – 3:17 Intro

3:18 - Teri Reed introduction

5:29 – On what a Polytech is

6:44 – What kind of students that pursue a polytechnic degree

8:44 – On the demand for STEM/Polytechnic degrees in the workforce

10:00 – The demand in Oklahoma

13:41 – How this could help attract businesses and jobs to the state

15:07 – Cyber security gaps to fill

21:09 – How A.I. affects the workplace

24:33 – The kinds of people interested in pursuing these careers

28:12 – What students become when they graduate with their polytechnic degree

31:18 – Harroz's closing thoughts