We were privileged and delighted to host U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich (at my left) this morning, March 22, for a breakfast briefing. The IU contingent featured IUSM Dean Craig Brater and prominent IUSM leaders David Wilkes, Anantha Shekhar, and Merv Yoder to discuss translational research activities and new opportunities for collaboration and investment… Read more »
Year: 2012
Invention disclosure: key to tech commercialization
Aside from the research itself, the most crucial step in commercializing a lab-generated idea is invention disclosure. Basically, invention disclosure consists of a formal, confidential document that dates and describes the invention. Keep in mind that the invention disclosure process records but does not protect an invention. A good invention disclosure includes a list of… Read more »
Introducing IU researchers to the idea marketplace
The IU Research and Technology Corp. is ramping up efforts to introduce IU research faculty to the process of patenting and commercializing their novel ideas. Coming up on March 8 on the IUPUI campus, Joe Trebley, director of Startup Support and Promotion at the IURTC, will be speaking on the topic. He’ll outline the steps involved in… Read more »
Notes from IU Kelley's Incite Innovation conference
Here are some of my thoughts/observations on attending Kelley’s annual business conference today. The rapidly accelerating expansion and availability of “big data” is increasing new opportunities for business through analytical application. IU is developing recognized expertise in the new field of business analytics. The speakers, Ray Kurzweil and John Kao, are world-class thought leaders on innovation. They… Read more »
When investigators become inventors
We academic researchers like to call ourselves “investigators.” We enjoy sleuthing down information trails. And sometimes, through skill and serendipity, our work results in discoveries that have translational and commercial potential. When innovations do occur, the investigator becomes an “inventor,” too. It’s complicated, of course – which is what spurred me to assemble the Faculty… Read more »
Positive economic outlook for Indiana in 2012
Good news from the Leading Index for Indiana (LII). The recent report reveals the state’s economic recovery is strengthening, with December’s figures up to 97.5, the highest level since September 2008. And January’s number hit the landmark 98.0 point mark. According to the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC), which compiles the monthly report, in December… Read more »
Indiana University & IU Health: powerful partnership, powerful economic impact
It is crucial for Hoosiers to understand the effect that Indiana University and IU Health have on the economic health of the state, which is why the data in the Tripp Umbach Consulting report merit particular attention. The results of the study, announced yesterday, Feb. 16, make it clear just how much Indiana’s economy depends… Read more »
Kao & Kurzweil to "incite innovation" at IU Kelley
The tagline is intriguing: “Great minds are open for business.” The organizers of IU Kelley’s upcoming business conference offer a playful reminder that business innovations can come from just about any quarter – as long as we’re open to them. In particular I look forward to joining the interactive problem-solving session with two of the… Read more »
Bloomington welcomes new Crane naval base commander
On January 19th, community leaders from Bloomington welcomed Colonel and Mrs. Alan Pratt at a reception in their honor at the Monroe County Convention Center. Indiana University was pleased to co-host the reception with partner organizations: Ivy Tech-Bloomington, The Greater Bloomington Chamber, the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation and Mr. Lee Marchant, chair of the Growing… Read more »
Courseload at the IURTC
Through the IURTC, our Innovate Indiana Fund has invested in Courseload, an e-text delivery platform that allows for reading and annotating textbooks. Courseload is also a tenant in the IU-Emerging Technologies Center and has recently grown into additional space in the IU-ETC. Here’s a brief description from their website: Today’s generation of students has grown… Read more »