During the April meeting of the Indiana University Board of Trustees, IU Vice President for Engagement Bill Stephan summarized how the university impacts the state with economic development and innovation strategies. “Indiana University’s engagement efforts support our mission to connect with all regions of the state and further develop the statewide economy and workforce,” Stephan… Read more »
Year: 2019
Tyson Rugenstein joins IU ICO, will manage portfolio of life sciences inventions
The Indiana University Innovation and Commercialization Office, which protects, markets and licenses intellectual property developed at IU so it can be commercialized by industry, has hired Tyson Rugenstein as senior technology commercialization manager. Bill Brizzard, executive director, said Rugenstein strengthens the roster of the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office. “Tyson’s extensive experience in business development… Read more »
IU at the 2019 TechPoint Mira Awards: Indiana University Philanthropic Venture Fund
The 2019 TechPoint Mira Awards will celebrate the state’s success stories in the technology sector. Winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony and gala featuring a reception and three-course seated dinner Saturday, April 13, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. We congratulate the Indiana University Philanthropic Venture Fund. It is one of five… Read more »
IU at the 2019 TechPoint Mira Awards: Andy Harris
The 2019 TechPoint Mira Awards will celebrate the state’s success stories in the technology sector. Winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony and gala featuring a reception and three-course seated dinner Saturday, April 13, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. We congratulate Andy Harris, senior lecturer, Department of Computer and Information Science, Purdue… Read more »
Brookings Institution senior fellow and Center on Children and Families co-director to speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s April 16 luncheon
Richard Reeves, senior fellow at Brookings Institution and co-director of the Center on Children and Families, will speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon on Tuesday, April 16. The luncheon will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Tickets for members of the Economic Club of Indiana are $30; tickets… Read more »
IU leaders envision student career pathways during E2E luncheon
Representatives from Indiana University campuses convened at the IUPUI Campus Center in early March for 2019 Education-to-Employment Convergence, the fifth annual E2E event hosted by IU. E2E Convergence was created as an ongoing forum to discuss the challenges, opportunities and strategies associated with strengthening sustainable pathways for students and graduates to secure meaningful work experiences… Read more »
Birch Bayh and his impact on technology transfer at American universities
By Bill Brizzard, executive director, Indiana University Innovation and Commercialization Office Indiana University mourns the passing of former U.S. senator and IU alumnus Birch Bayh. Among Sen. Bayh’s many achievements was his co-sponsorship of the Bayh-Dole Act with Sen. Bob Dole. Enacted in 1980, the Bayh-Dole Act allows universities, nonprofits and small businesses to elect… Read more »
Radius Indiana celebrates 10 years of economic development
By Kirk White, assistant vice president for strategic partnerships, Indiana University Radius Indiana, the regional economic development organization that operates in eight southwest-Indiana counties, celebrated 10 years of achievements at its annual stakeholders meeting Feb. 27. Although Indiana University does not have a campus in the Radius counties, I have represented the university to Radius… Read more »
TIAA economist and CEO to speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s March 11 luncheon
Roger Ferguson, economist and CEO of TIAA, will speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s luncheon on Monday, March 11. The luncheon will be held at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Tickets for members of the Economic Club of Indiana are $30; tickets for nonmembers are $35. They can be purchased online…. Read more »
IU researcher-entrepreneur’s video showcases music for educational art exhibit about hot flashes
Janet S. Carpenter, associate dean for research at the Indiana University School of Nursing, has released a four-minute video on YouTube about the original music composed for her “Hot Flashes? Cool!” informational art exhibit. Michael Drews, an associate professor of music in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, electronically composed music based… Read more »