Through my work, I hope to shed light about what is changing and evolving, and creating new or different opportunities. The next wave of progress, the new era economy, relies on energy and related resources. The U.S. has lead important energy developments with the shale revolution, a story which began in N. Texas two decades ago. In this progress afoot with technological advances and an evolving digital infrastructure landscape—people and their ideas, connecting to markets, and partnership building—matter. This is the definition of global affairs in action. It has no borders conceptually, and the exchange of knowledge, capital and resources is important.
at Montana World Affairs Council: 3/24-27
I'm giving two different talks. One is called “The Big Synch: Energy, New Era Economy, and Innovation.” (Bozeman dinner 24th, Montana State University 25th, Missoula 26th events)
exchanges of knowledge, capital and resources
is global affairs.
This is partly from my work chronicling the United States’ shale developments over two decades. But of late, the tech and digital infrastructure story is increasingly a focus.. When last in Montana April of ‘24, I presented the shale development story, its global significance, and what energy looked like from my vantage point in North Texas, ground zero for shale gas, and in fact, shale oil. Resource equations and the energy mix were also addressed.
I had also learned about this development in the Texas Triangle, a mega site, which I thought epitomized the idea of reindustrialization. I presented about the foundations of this project a little bit in April at University of Montana. And now I'm playing it forward and integrating connected events with the digital economy that is really more in full bloom, if you will.
background resources for the Big Synch
“When women understand how to create and develop their own value, society and the global economy benefit. ”
The second talk “Building Bridges, Building Economies: Women’s Opportunity” will be showcasing ideas, relevant research, and inspirations. Opportunities in tech are also discussed. (Bozeman 24th, Carroll College, Helena 25th)
In presenting this work, as I said to a radio show caller that pointed to the inequities in our economy, for which I agreed: ‘I have to do all of this fieldwork to even figure out what is going on in energy, in digital infrastructure and everything, to try to find out the truth [and connect the dots].
And the truth is: India, Africa, all of these places want digital and more modern economies. It’s something I am going to talk about a little bit in my women's talk; Sierra Leone is making huge strides in advancing its economy, and tech is a big part of it. There's a lot of data center development in Latin America. Part of participating in a more prosperous economy will come through technology. I believe that what's happening in tech is an equalizer.’
Digital firms and many new ventures are asset light, which Prof. Bradley mentions in our video interview. They offer an onramp for women.
Backgrounder video about research: women as entrepreneurs in developing country context, digital worlds, and women’s futures in tech.
