Students at IU Northwest who show promise in science, technology, engineering or math disciplines are now taking advantage of the university’s NSF-AIMS initiative, which seeks to increase the number of STEM graduates at IU Northwest by 10 percent over the next five years. Producing more STEM graduates is a key concern for Indiana’s economy, as… Read more »
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IU researchers heavily featured in report about life science sector in Indiana
Four Indiana University researchers – one on the Bloomington campus, three at the School of Medicine – are among 12 life sciences professionals highlighted in a report, “Profile of Money, Molecules and Management” published by BioCrossroads. The recognized researchers are: Richard DiMarchi, Indiana University-Bloomington. “I’m having a helluva lot of fun,” DiMarchi said. “I feel… Read more »
Three IU economic development programs recognized by UEDA during annual summit in Roanoke, Va.
Three IU economic development programs were recognized on Oct. 18 during the University Economic Development Association’s (UEDA) Annual Summit in Roanoke, Va. Among 20 finalists for UEDA’s Awards of Excellence was IU Bloomington, which was selected for its partnership with the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. to launch the B-Start pre-accelerator. B-Start seeks to provide entrepreneurial… Read more »
IU-backed startup appoints Steve Carchedi as new president and CEO
The month of October brought a flurry of events to ApeX Pharmaceuticals, a company co-founded by the IU School of Medicine’s Mark R. Kelley to develop novel compounds for cancer treatment. On Oct. 10, the company announced the appointment of Steve Carchedi as president and CEO. Formerly CEO of Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, a biotech firm that… Read more »
Educational startup founded by IUPUI researcher hires VP of Sales, launches into North American market
CourseNetworking, an Indianapolis-based global learning management system company founded by Ali Jafari of the School of Engineering and Technology, has hired Peter Eliason as vice president of sales. Previously, Eliason was international sales manager for Kurzweil Education. CourseNetworking offers a global, academic social-networking site with unique, next-generation technology solutions for learning and collaboration. Its product line includes… Read more »
McRobbie emphasizes internships, increased support for local and faculty-based startups during visit to IU South Bend campus
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie took to the rooftops of South Bend on Wednesday to spread a message he has carried throughout a statewide tour to IU campuses and their host cities throughout the past year. From the top of the city’s former Studebaker Corp. assembly building, which along with Union Station Technology Center… Read more »
IU, Purdue join forces as co-conveners for upcoming Indiana Sensors and Electronics Collaborative in Indy
This Friday, researchers from Indiana University, Purdue University and IUPUI will come together in Indianapolis for the Indiana Sensors and Electronics Collaborative, a strategic workshop set from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Purdue Technology Center, located at 5225 Exploration Drive. Both Purdue and IU will serve as co-conveners for the event, which seeks to identify… Read more »
Using social media to analyze medicine and social behavior
The Complex Adaptive Systems and Computational Intelligence (CASCI) group at Indiana University’s Bloomington campus has partnered with Persistent Systems, a world leader in large-scale software-driven healthcare solutions. Together, they will develop sophisticated algorithms to analyze the connection between medicine and social behavior in health issues, particularly how they are discussed across social media. Professor Luis Rocha,… Read more »
Applied Research Institute to be world-class, model for other states, says state’s top innovation officer
For now, development of an Applied Research Institute in southwest central Indiana is in its early stages, as military, academic and industry partners lay the groundwork for the collaborative facility funded by a $16.2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Once it is up and running, however, the institute’s ambitions are not to be just another… Read more »
Critical need for collaboration in U.S. defense programs highlights inaugural Innovation Crossover event
DAY ONE: It may come as a surprise to most Americans, but gone are the days when the United States – and its military in particular – can claim sole ownership of the scientific and technological frontier. This message comes from no less an authority than Chris Fall, assistant director for defense programs with the… Read more »