As the demand for education-intensive jobs continues to grow in a technology-driven world, skills development within Indiana’s health and life sciences sector requires specific attention. This is the major finding of a recently released report conducted for BioCrossroads by TEConomy Partners, in which I took part in a panel discussion. The panel was moderated by… Read more »
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IUPUI mathematician launches Crossroads Education, a high-tech education startup
Kevin Michael Berkopes, a mathematician in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, has launched an education and logistics technology company called Crossroads Education LLC. Berkopes, founder and CEO, said the company creates innovative, collaborative learning spaces and the technology that drives and supports them. “We support the work of K-12 schools, institutions… Read more »
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research sets deadline for IUPUI faculty to apply for FORCES funding to develop, commercialize technology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis faculty can submit funding proposals through March 15 to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research to support the development and commercialization of their technology. Since 2011, more than 30 faculty members have received over $940,000 through two categories of the FORCES (Funding Opportunities for Research Commercialization and Economic Success) initiative…. Read more »