%0 Journal Article %J Technology Innovation Management Review %D 2021 %T Perspectives from Higher Education: Applied Sciences University Teachers on the Digitalization of the Bioeconomy %A Essi Ryymin %K Applied Sciences Universities %K Bioeconomy %K Digital disruption %K Higher Education Teachers %K Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) %X The bioeconomy is being disrupted due to global trends of digitalization and automation. Knowledge-intensive businesses and sustainable solutions in carbon-smart food production have resulted in various consequences for the professionals working in and for bioeconomy. This paper examines bioeconomy teachers' perceptions of digitalization. It draws on research data from semi-structured focus-group interviews that were conducted with bioeconomy teachers in applied sciences higher education. The theoretical frame for the analysis was Mishra and Koehler's (2006) teacher knowledge framework for technology integration called Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). The results suggest that although applied sciences university teachers have strong Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), they need more systematic approach and support to develop Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) in a disruptive field. Teaching in a rapidly transforming discipline, like bioeconomy, requires continuous co-development of all TPACK knowledge components by teachers. %B Technology Innovation Management Review %I Talent First Network %C Ottawa %V 11 %P 24-32 %8 02/2021 %G eng %U timreview.ca/article/1420 %N 2 %1 Häme University of Applied Sciences Dr. Essi Ryymin holds a PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Tampere (TUNI, 2008). She had held several educational specialist, project manager, and R&D manager positions in the public and private sector in competence development and the digitalization of education. She currently acts as a Principal Research Scientist at Häme University of Applied Sciences, and leads the Future Work Research & Development Team with a focus and interest on exploring transformative work, future skills of professionals, and continuous learning. %& 24 %R http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/1420 %0 Journal Article %J Technology Innovation Management Review %D 2020 %T How to Digitally Enhance Bioeconomy Collaboration: Multidisciplinary Research Team Ideation for Technology Innovation %A Essi Ryymin %A Laura Lamberg %A Annukka Pakarinen %K digitally enhanced teamwork %K ideation %K Multidisciplinarity %K sustainability %K technological innovation %X In this paper we examine the potential of digital platforms for managing multidisciplinary collaboration and particularly the ideation processes of multidisciplinary research and development in the case of technology-supported vertical farming. The article draws on research data from semi-structured interviews and a collaborative workshop that was conducted with researchers representing biological, digital, and technological domains. The results of this research indicate that digital platforms may offer impactful, process-accelerating support during the kick-off phase of multidisciplinary technological innovations. A digital platform can support ideation and the prioritisation of ideas and can be especially fruitful when paired with face to face discussion and non-digital interaction. %B Technology Innovation Management Review %I Talent First Network %C Ottawa %V 10 %P 31-39 %8 11/2020 %G eng %U timreview.ca/article/1401 %N 11 %1 Hame University of Applied Sciences Dr. Essi Ryymin holds a PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Tampere (TUNI, 2008). She had held several educational specialist, project manager and R&D manager positions in the public and private sector in competence development and the digitalization of education. She currently acts as Principal Research Scientist in Häme University of Applied Sciences and leads the Future Work Research & Development Team with a focus and interest on exploring transforming work, future skills of professionals, and continuous learning. Her works have been published in international journals such as E-learning and Education, Computer & Education and International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary subjects in Education. %2 HAMK Edu Research Unit - Hame University of Applied Sciences Laura Lamberg holds a master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Helsinki (2018). Lamberg works as a project researcher at the HAMK Edu research unit at Häme University of Applied Sciences. Her current research interests cover a scope of the social studies of science and technology, interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability transitions, and social complexity. Lamberg began PhD studies at the University of Helsinki in 2020. Her academic accomplishments have been recognized by the Academy of Finland (1st place in Viksu Science competition in 2012), and the University of Helsinki (best master’s thesis award for Political Science in 2018). %3 HAMK Bio Research Unit - Hame University of Applied Sciences Dr. Annukka Pakarinen holds a PhD in Environmental Solutions in Agriculture and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. She has expertise in utilizing and treating (physical, chemical, enzymatic, etc.) plant and waste based raw materials in biofuel production. Currently she works as the Director of HAMK Bio research unit, closely following the field of Bioeconomy from primary production to value added refining and smart solutions. She has also been the founder of a start-up company in the field of circular economy. %& 31 %R http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/1401