Why I'm Taking This Course

I'm interested in Patent Engineering because in the Age of Information, where ideas are shared at an increasing rate, the ability to understand how ownership of an idea is determined is extremely valuable. The intersection of technology and law is intriguing to me, with intellectual property and patents at the very center. I believe we are on the cusp of witnessing a revolution in how patents and intellectual property are determined in order to encourage innovation. If I have a strong practical understanding of patents and intellectual property when that does occur, I will be able to form actual opinions on the matter and share it with others.

About Me

My name is Tyler Wade. I am a fourth year CS/Applied Math double major. I am interested in how technology and society interact, specifically regarding how advances in artificial intelligence and automation will change the nature of work, as well as how policy should respond to it. I am also inspired by the idea of the triple bottom line: doing business not only for shareholder profit but also for societal and environmental good. I believe this idea in business has the potential to have a major positive impact on the world unlike any other.