A Year of Forward Thinking

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A Year of Forward Thinking Advances Ideas

A Year of Forward Thinking, which spanned the 2020-21 academic year, was dedicated to advancing ideas that push the boundaries of knowledge in such topics as COVID-19; social justice; access, affordability, and inclusivity in higher education; environmental studies; democracy; humanities and creative expression; data science; and bioengineering.

Princeton alumni and members of its academic community gathered to rethink our future, advance ideas and push the boundaries of knowledge during A Year of Forward Thinking — a year of discovery and possibility.

Forward Fest Videos

Sparking dialogue among the entire Princeton community, Forward Fest was a monthly online series that ran throughout A Year of Forward Thinking. 

Forward Fest Guides

Revisit the Year of Forward Thinking themes and see how they intersect in Princeton’s interdisciplinary ecosystem.

Forward Fest October

Public Health, Justice and Election 2020

October 2020

November Forward Fest

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

November 2020

December 2020 Forward Fest Resource Guide cover

Arts and Humanities

December 2020

January 2021 Forward Fest Resource Guide cover

Equity in Education

January 2021

February 2021 Forward Fest Resource Guide cover

Resilience and Exploration

February 2021

March 2021 Forward Fest Resource Guide cover

Bioengineeing

March 2021

April 2021 Forward Fest Resource Guide cover

The Environment

April 2021

June 2021 Forward Fest Resource Guide cover

Bringing Themes Together

June 2021

The world

The Venture Forward Campaign

Through engagement and giving, the Princeton community reinforces its commitment to truth-seeking, talent and inclusivity, while it co-creates a better future in the service of humanity.

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