What awaits Indiana’s — and the nation’s — economy in 2017? Researchers at the Indiana Business Research Center will offer their best guess Thursday morning by kicking off their annual Business Outlook Tour at the Conrad Indianapolis Hotel at 50 W. Washington St., followed by a noon presentation at the Indiana Memorial Union in Bloomington…. Read more »
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Recent IU economic development activities to be reviewed at CREED’s last quarterly meeting of 2016
A look back at several key economic development and engagement initiatives carried out by IU throughout 2016 will be the focus of the year’s final Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 2 at IUPUI’s University Hall. Activities under review include the Steward of Place program at IU Kokomo… Read more »
DiMarchi ranked among world’s top 3 translational researchers in biotech
As one of IU’s most prolific inventors, the fact that Richard DiMarchi had 17 patents granted in 2015 alone is not too surprising to those familiar with his scientific and entrepreneurial career, which spans more than three decades. However, the fact that only two researchers in the biotech field worldwide had more in that same… Read more »
NSF grant secured by IU Northwest supports promising STEM students
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 »
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 »
Indiana University School of Dentistry: A History of Innovation
The Indiana University School of Dentistry is one of the oldest dental schools in the United States, starting in 1879 as the Indiana Dental College. Indiana University acquired it in 1925 and built a facility to house the school in 1933. From its first days, the School of Dentistry has impacted the lives of people… Read more »