Jim Fruchterman, a leading social entrepreneur and CEO of Benetech, will present the Fulton College lecture on Nov. 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC. He is a former rocket scientist who creates technology social enterprises that target underserved communities.
His lecture, entitled "From Engineer to Social Entrepreneur", will address how he uses engineering technology as a solution for the challenges of human rights, literacy, and the environment.