• futures thinking... looking ahead

Read what world renowned futurist, Dr. James Canton, has to say about President Obama and the future. Dr. Canton's blog site also welcomes anyone to comment on his views concerning the issues President Obama will face while in office. 

• applied foresight... using the perspective

A NASA engineer and an orthotist worked together to develop a lockable knee brace that will speed rehabilitation times for knee surgery. Information concerning this cutting edge technology may be found at NASA's Web site.

NASA has also been working on an interplanetary Internet. According to scientists at NASA, "this is the first step to creating a totally new space communication capability." Read more about this fascinating technology.  

• on the horizon... learning opportunities & events - local, regional and global

The Brown-Bag Lunch Series sponsored by IF @ AACC for February:
"Analysis of a Citizens' Futures Survey: Anne Arundel County in 2018"
By Dr. John Sagi and Dr. Steve Steele of AACC's business management and sociology departments
Monday, February 16
1-1:50 p.m. 
CADE 219
AACC, Arnold, MD (map)
This event is free and open to the public. 

Interested in a course on the future for college credit?
Check our Exploring the Future (FTR 100) class listing. This is a 3 credit-hour General Education course which also satisfies the diversity requirement. Spring Term registration is now over, but Summer Term registration will be available in April for both online and traditional face-to-face classes.

Register for noncredit futures modules
For professional development or personal enrichment, these online modules may be taken alone or in combination. These modules are suitable for employers or educators looking for some background information in order to introduce their employees or students to futuring.

2009 WorldFuture Conference "Innovation & Creativity in a Complex World"
Register now for the conference in Chicago, Illinois from July 17-19.

Get a jump on the future with "The Art of Foresight" ^PDF
Produced by our partner the World Future Society