| Abstract Scope |
Nathan Ames is the Executive Director for OSU’s Center for Design and Manufacturing (CDME). In his professional career, he started multiple companies, has been on three boards, was president of non-profit, worked for Swagelok Co., Edison Welding Institute, and presently The Ohio State University. All of which, fits together nicely, but none of which was part of a master plan. Ames’ journey is riddled with decisions that caused his career to make 90 degree turns. During his talk, he will recount his career – highlighting how each change in trajectory helped prepare him for his role at OSU. |