University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space

Robert J. Brunner

位教师:Robert J. Brunner

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  • Interpret and analyze technological and geopolitical trends across energy, biology, quantum, and space domains.

  • Evaluate business opportunities, risks, and ethical implications within frontier industries.

  • Apply systems thinking and scenario planning to anticipate future disruptions and market transformations.

  • Integrate sustainability, equity, and responsible innovation into strategic decision-making.

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December 2025

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25 项作业

授课语言:英语(English)

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该课程共有4个模块

Welcome to Module 1! In this module, you’ll explore how global energy systems are transforming—technologically, economically, and geopolitically—and what these changes mean for business strategy and leadership in the decades ahead. Energy is no longer a background input to the economy. It has become a defining force shaping markets, innovation, and competitive advantage. Understanding how energy transitions unfold—across technologies, supply chains, policies, and finance—is essential for leaders navigating disruption and sustainability simultaneously.

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18个视频8篇阅读材料7个作业1个讨论话题1个插件

Welcome to Module 2 — a deep dive into how synthetic biology is transforming the global economy, reshaping industries, and redefining how we design, produce, and sustain life itself. Synthetic biology—the engineering of living systems with the precision of digital technology—is one of the most powerful forces of innovation in the 21st century. By merging biology with data science, automation, and artificial intelligence, it allows us to design new materials, foods, medicines, and manufacturing systems that are cleaner, faster, and smarter than anything we’ve built before. This module explores not only the science behind these changes but also the strategic, ethical, and commercial opportunities they create for future business leaders.

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15个视频3篇阅读材料6个作业

Welcome to Module 3 — your gateway to understanding how quantum computing is reshaping industries, redefining competition, and transforming the way we think about problem-solving in business. Quantum computing represents the next great leap in computational power. Unlike classical computers, which process information as binary bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers use qubits—units that can exist in multiple states simultaneously. Through the strange yet powerful principles of superposition, entanglement, and tunneling, quantum systems can perform complex calculations exponentially faster than today’s most powerful machines. In this module, you’ll learn not just how quantum computing works, but why it matters strategically—and how business leaders can prepare for the coming wave of quantum-enabled innovation.

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15个视频3篇阅读材料6个作业

Welcome to Module 4—an exploration of the rapidly growing space economy, where innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced technologies are transforming space from a government-dominated domain into a dynamic global marketplace. What was once the realm of astronauts and national space agencies is now being shaped by private companies, venture capital, and cross-industry collaboration. From launch services and satellite networks to space-based manufacturing and tourism, a new era of “New Space” has arrived—one driven by accessibility, automation, and bold commercial imagination.

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17个视频5篇阅读材料6个作业1个插件

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Robert J. Brunner
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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