"I hope that Cori's belief in each one of us as a maker and inventor—and her examples of how technology and business can be fundamentally humanist—will be motivating and inspiring to many people, particularly those who are still choosing their path." - Yo-Yo Ma, an excerpt from the book's Foreword Inventors are makers, artists, musicians, and creators, and every one of us has that creative ability within. Like a play or concert, an invention is a fundamentally collaborative effort and a journey of shared experiences. Are you a maker, creator, inventor, or artist? Are you curious about technology and want to make the world a better place? Explore the possibilities of tomorrow through the twenty-year journey of  Dr. Cori Lathan , Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix, and embark on your own adventure to invent the future. "I hope that Cori 's belief in each one of us as a maker and inventor—and her examples of how technology and business can be fundamentally humanist—will be motivating and inspiring to many people, particularly those who are still choosing their path." - From the Foreword by Yo-Yo Ma , Cellist "Cori's revolutionary inventions and excellent storytelling show us how empathy and passion can build a better tomorrow." - Martine Rothblatt , Ph.D., Creator of SiriusXM, Inventor of electric helicopters, and Chief Executive of United Therapeutics Corporation "I've had the honor of calling Cori a colleague and friend for over thirty years. She leads by example, showing us the future we can create together." - Professor Dava Newman , Director of MIT Media Lab, Apollo Professor of Astronautics at MIT, and Former NASA Deputy Administrator "As a fellow techno-optimist, I share Cori's vision of the future! Inventing the Future will teach you all about emerging technologies and their incredible impact." - Peter H. Diamandis , MD, Founder and Chairman, XPRIZE, Singularity University "As I floated in the International Space Station surrounded by Cori's 3D Space experiment, I felt as if her team of scientists, artists and philosophers were hovering alongside me. In Inventing the Future , Cori not only brings you to space, she also shows you that techno-optimism and collaboration are common steps on every path to the future." - Cady Coleman , Ph.D., Retired Astronaut and University Explorer at Arizona State University "Cori has dedicated her life to developing technologies that help us live better lives. After reading her book, Inventing the Future, students and young professionals will have no doubt they too can use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to make a difference." - Ángel Cabrera , Ph.D., President of Georgia Institute of Technology "Dr. Lathan's career bridges academia and industry, art and technology, business and service. Her book does the same, highlighting inventing as a collaborative and innovative experience." - Darryll Pines , Ph.D., President of the University of Maryland and Glenn L. Martin Professor of Aerospace Engineering "Dr. Lathan is a visionary change-maker whose journey conceptualizing and bringing new inventions to the world teaches and inspires. Inventing the Future is essential reading for anyone interested in the positive impact of technology." - Sue Hendrickson , Executive Director of Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University "Cori is a passionate leader using her STEM skillset and creativity to quite literally invent a brighter tomorrow. Inventing the Future takes you on a wonderful journey mapping out a roadmap for others to follow." - Fionnghuala "Fig" O'Reilly , Miss Universe Ireland, Engineer, NASA Datanaut, and Founder of Space to Reach "Dr. Lathan makes the increasingly complex relationship between technology trends and human behavior understandable to all readers. She sees around the corners of the future and paints the optimism ahead." - DJ Patil , Ph.D., Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist at White House and Former Chief Scientist LinkedIn "Cori's journey—as a leading woman in STEM and a standout entrepreneur—won't just keep readers riveted. It'll prompt them to think differently about their lives, their work and the world around us." - Cindi Leive , Co-founder The Meteor; Former Editor-in-Chief Glamour Magazine "Cori is a global thought leader at the forefront of technological entrepreneurship and Inventing the Future proves technology has the power to bring us together, make us better, and uplift us as a society." - Reid Hoffman , Co-Founder LinkedIn, Partner at Greylock, and NYTimes best-selling author "This is not your average, boring STEM book. Cori's immersive, thoughtful storytelling underscores her perspectives. Inventing the Future will leave even non-technical readers with a thorough appreciation of how technology can create a better world for all of us." - Dean Kamen , Founder FIRST Robotics, FIRST Global and DEKA Research & Development Corp Dr. Cori Lathan (she