Karl Schroeder, Masters

Toronto, Canada

Research field: Design - Miscellaneous
Foresight and innovation

Publications

Journal Article (2)
- Hassan Masum, Karl Schroeder (2011) Open Source Biotechnology Platforms for Global Health and Development : Two Case Studies, 61-69. In Information Technologies and International Development 7 (1).
  http://itidjournal.org/itid/article/v...
- Hassan Masum, Ronak Shah, Karl Schroeder et al. (2010) Africa's largest long-lasting insecticide-treated net producer: lessons from A to Z Textiles, S6. In BMC International Health and Human Rights 10 (Suppl 1).
  http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-698...
Thesis (1)
- Karl Duane Schroeder (2011) “Safety Glass:” Presenting Foresight Findings as Fiction, 65..

Biographical Information

I was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada, and moved to Toronto in 1986. After a successful career as an author, with nine published novels translated into as many languages, I went back to school in 2009 to complete a Masters degree in Strategic Foresight and Innovation at OCAD University. I am currently working as an author and futurist and hope to find a permanent position in foresight, with government or industry.

CV

Professional Experience

2011 - Present

Scenario designer and facilitator at Economic Futures of Ontario
Toronto, Canada

Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

Scenario designer, facilitator and speaker at 2020 Media Futures project
Toronto, Canada

Education

Sep 2009 - Oct 2011

Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Canada
Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation

Consulting Services

Through my company, Thalience Communications, I consult in technology foresight. I have given keynote addresses to groups as diverse as the Canadian army's Defense Research & Development Corps, the American Library Association, and the 2009 O'Reilly Open Source Convention.