RISE Lecture Series #3 - Unlocking Economic Opportunities through Advanced Manufacturing

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM until 6:30 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

Roosevelt University - Schaumburg Campus
1400 N Roosevelt Blvd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
United States

Welcome to RISE (Roosevelt Incubator for Schaumburg Enterprises) Lecture Series!

Join us on Thursday, July 31st from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The topic for this session will focus on Unlocking Economic Opportunities through Advanced Manufacturing led by Dr. Federico Scimarella.

Dr. Federico Scimarella, a distinguished engineer, researcher, and academic leader with over 25 years of experience spanning academia and industry, serves as the Executive Director of the Illinois Manufacturing Institute at the University of Illinois.

Topics Include:

The current state of U.S. manufacturing
Cybersecurity and advanced technologies
Workforce challenges and opportunities
Bridging academia and the manufacturing industry
Policy and economic development impacts
Future trends in manufacturing

Gain practical insights on digital transformation, workforce evolution, and the role of policy and cybersecurity in modern manufacturing.

About the RISE Business Incubator:
Roosevelt University has partnered with the Village of Schaumburg to launch our latest initiative for small business start-ups. Be confident in getting your business up and running by joining our Small Business Incubator. Members will receive guidance from faculty experts and additional on-campus resources such as:

Office Space
Mailing Address
Faculty Advising
Student Interns
Lecture Series

This event is open to the public. To help us plan accordingly, all guests must register for the seminar in advance. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, visit our website at www.roosevelt.edu/rise or contact Matt Frank at mfrank@schaumburg.com or (847) 923-3853.