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Monday, March 17

The Immigrant Technology Development Experience: Illah Nourbakhsh and his Memoir, Turn Left
Time:
12:00 pm
Presenter:
Dr. Illah Reza Nourbakhsh
Location:
4217 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Global Studies Center
Contact:
Veronica Dristas
Contact Phone:
412-648-5085
Contact Email:
dristas@pitt.edu

This is an interactive discussion about the identity of immigrants to the United States. Dr. Nourbakhsh’s personal story spans Iran, the United States, NASA, Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and the life of a university professor. Dr. Nourbakhsh uses his personal background to discuss the blurring of identities for immigrants who dive deep into technology innovation in a world of increasing inequity and inequality.