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Dean’s Lecture featuring James C. Liao

Join us on Oct. 27 to hear James C. Liao, president of Academia Sinica, discuss Taiwan's role in entrepreneurship and sustainability in the 21st century.

Please join us for a Dean's Lecture series event featuring James C. Liao, the leader of Taiwan's national research academy, Academia Sinica.

Portrait of James Liao
Courtesy of Dr. James C. Liao

In a conversation with Dean Arun Majumdar, Liao will describe Taiwan's overall approach to climate change and sustainability as well as the unique energy technologies being developed to meet the needs of a manufacturing-driven island economy. He will also highlight opportunities for expanded collaboration between Stanford and Taiwan's research community.

This event takes place on campus at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27. Learn more and register to attend.

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