Prof. Dr. Arabella Bhutto, the Vice Chancellor of Shaheed Allah Bux Soomro University in Jamshoro, known for her role as a research investigator in the National Science Foundation Project titled “The Lean Canvas For Invention” (LCI), has embarked on an educational journey overseas. She has recently joined the University of Utah in the United States to lead the LCI Course, signifying a significant development in her academic career.
The University of Utah, in collaboration with the United States National Science Foundation (NSF – DGE – 2105489), is the host for this pioneering program, the Lean Canvas For Invention (LCI). This innovative program’s primary objective is to guide researchers in comprehensively analyzing complex problems, pinpointing valuable research questions, and crafting individual and team-oriented research and career strategies. Unlike conventional research methods, the LCI program encourages participants to explore beyond the boundaries of conventional scientific literature and actively seek out innovation triggers.
Previously, Dr. Arabella Bhutto conducted online classes for the LCI program at the University of Utah during the last three semesters. Her expertise in teaching, combined with her extensive research experience in the fields of innovation management and entrepreneurship, have earned her the opportunity to take the LCI Course to the next level. She has been invited to teach the course in person and contribute to the development of a finalized version of the program for broader dissemination. This move is expected to enhance the program’s effectiveness and reach.
Dr. Bhutto’s journey to the United States also involves collaboration with other research investigators, including Educational Psychologists A. J. Metz, Karen Tao, and Educational Specialist Donna Ziegenfuss. Her contributions are expected to be valuable in advancing the LCI program and expanding its reach within the academic community.
Furthermore, during her stay in the USA, Dr. Arabella Bhutto is set to conduct an international workshop for Women in engineering through the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Antennas and Propagation Society. This demonstrates her commitment to empowering women in the field of engineering and promoting diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Her international endeavors are poised to make a lasting impact on research, innovation, and education in the United States.
