Technology and Innovation, Vol. 21, pp. 89-96, 2019 ISSN 1949-8241 • E-ISSN 1949-825X Printed in the USA. All rights reserved. http://dx.doi.org/10.21300/21.1.2019.89 Copyright © 2019 National Academy of Inventors. www.technologyandinnovation.org THE NAI FELLOW PROFILE: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. JUDY GENSHAFT Judy Genshaft1 and Kimberly A. Macuare2 1Tampa, FL, USA 2.National Academy of Inventors, Tampa, FL, USA In a recent interview with Technology & Innovation, Dr. Judy Genshaft, scholar of gifted educa- tion processes and policies, respected higher education leader, and philanthropist, discusses the rise of the University of South Florida to preeminence, the challenges of leading a university, and the value of research for the economy and for society. (Photo courtesy of Judy Genshaft) INTRODUCTION and philanthropist. After receiving her doctorate, This issue’s NAI Fellow Profile features Dr. Judy Genshaft started her career as a faculty member at Genshaft—scholar of gifted education processes The Ohio State University before moving into a career and policies, respected higher education leader, in administration. Quickly moving up the ranks, _____________________ Accepted: February 1, 2019. Address correspondence to Kimberly A. Macuare, Ph.D., Associate Editor, Technology and Innovation, 3702 Spectrum Boulevard, Suite 165, Tampa, FL 33612. E-mail:
[email protected] 89 90 THE NAI PROFILE she moved on to the University at Albany, where among gifted learning professionals—have had an she became the provost and vice president for aca- even longer reach, as they have impacted her entire demic affairs, before beginning her 19-year tenure career, including her leadership of USF.