| domain | kitmcdonnell.com |
| summary | This individual is a highly active and accomplished professional deeply involved in sustainability, biotechnology, and design innovation. Their experience spans numerous sectors including climate tech, synthetic biology, urban development, and design.
Key Areas of Engagement:
* Climate & Sustainability: They are heavily involved with organizations like the Earthshot Prize, Chicago Climate Corps, and SynBioBeta’s Climate Tech track, participating in panels, moderation, and speaking engagements focused on bioremediation, circular economies, and zero-carbon materials. * Biotechnology & SynBio: A core focus is synthetic biology, demonstrated through judging at SynBioBeta, participation in Biodesign Challenges, and roles at organizations like IndieBio. * Design & Urbanism: They have experience in design thinking, urban planning (through the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats), and design-focused events such as the Rhode Island School of Design workshops. * Thought Leadership & Consulting: They actively speak at universities (Tufts, MIT, University of Michigan) and conferences, offering expertise on entrepreneurship, careers, and sustainability. * Networking & Collaboration: They engage across diverse organizations including the World Economic Forum, the UN, and various design and innovation communities.
Timeline Highlights:
* Recent Activity (2020-Present): Significant involvement with the World Economic Forum, Chicago Climate Corps, SynBioBeta, and numerous speaking/panel roles. * Established Experience (2016-2025): Consistent participation in conferences, workshops, and advisory roles within the biotechnology, design, and sustainability spaces. |
| title | KIT MCDONNELL |
| description | Kit McDonnell is a systems biologist operating at the intersection of
design, biotech, and sustainability. Her work is heavily informed by the
discipline of environmental anthropology, teasing apart human nature’s
relationship with the natural world |
| keywords | speaker, climate, design, chicago, university, world, guest, biotech, biology, conference, business, panelist, innovation, institute, tech, industry, school |
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| nslookup | A 198.185.159.144, A 198.185.159.145, A 198.49.23.144, A 198.49.23.145 |
| created | 2025-08-24 |
| updated | 2026-01-26 |
| summarized | 2026-01-30 |
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