Expand Beyond:

Matthew Wettergreen

Company: Rhizone

Track: Social Media

Session: Building Engaged and Sustainable Communities Using Holistically Interactive Techniques

Bio: Matthew Adams Wettergreen is equal parts researcher and community strategist. Having completed his PhD in Bioengineering at Rice University with a specialization in Biomechanics and Computer Aided Tissue Engineering, his scientific research experience includes work in computational and experimental biomechanics, cellular solids, rapid prototyping and imaging modalities. His teaching experience covers areas of specialization including biomechanics, Computer Aided Design, rapid prototyping and application of the engineering design process.

He is also a cofounder of Caroline Collective, a coworking space in Houston, TX, that fosters community, collaboration, and creativity across artistic and technological disciplines. Additionally he has been a DJ at KTRU 91.7fm since 2001, hosts a live events show called "The Revelry Report", and has worked closely with the Houston Music Community and individual artists on business and career development. He offers mentoring sessions with artists and organizes the montly Bandcamp sessions. Because of his support for and engagement with the Houston community, Matthew works to incorporate numerous programs and events at Caroline that motivate and enhance the community by exploring sustainable models, such as user-generated conferences, social media networking, and peer-to-peer education.