An Indiana University initiative to support and advance the development of promising new technologies with potential applications in national security and defense has reached several major milestones as it approaches the end of its second year. In late 2020, IU received a grant from the National Security Innovation Network, a program office within the U.S…. Read more »
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Shining the spotlight on IU entrepreneurs, innovators
November is National Entrepreneurship Month in the U.S., a time when the nation celebrates its entrepreneurs and the contributions they make to strengthening the American economy and their communities. This week (Nov. 14-20) is also Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international celebration of entrepreneurship. Through robust educational programs and services in the areas of entrepreneurship, business… Read more »
IU Northwest looks to spur regional economic redevelopment by addressing tax-delinquent properties
The following post was written by David Gard, assistant vice president for economic engagement at Indiana University. Recently, I had the opportunity to join the fall 2022 meeting of the Chancellor’s Commission on Community Engagement at IU Northwest in Gary, Ind. Chancellor Ken Iwama focused the panel session, “Identifying Barriers to Economic Redeployment: University-Community Collaboration,”… Read more »
IU Business Sustainability and Innovation Lab saves manufacturers millions
An initiative from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has saved manufacturers in Indiana and beyond an estimated $91 million in just three years. The statistic comes from the IU Business Sustainability and Innovation Lab, led by Amrou Awaysheh, an associate professor of operations and supply chain management and executive director at the IU… Read more »
IU researchers recognized as next generation life science leaders
A new recognition program from an initiative to advance life sciences in Indiana has honored six researchers, faculty members or other individuals affiliated with Indiana University as the “next generation of life sciences leaders.” The individuals are the inaugural recipients of BioCrossroads’s 23 PAIR, or Promising Achievers in Innovation and Research, Awards. Each recipient was… Read more »
“The beauty of IoT”
As he prepares to retire from his “second career” in teaching, IUPUI professor Lou Lenzi discusses the importance and impact of the internet of things and the leading role IU is playing in the convergence of the classroom and industry. When Lou Lenzi arrived to teach at Indiana University in 2016—after having spent 36 years… Read more »
CHIPS Act to provide major boost to IU innovation, STEM-related initiatives
This morning, President Joe Biden signed into law the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a $280 billion bipartisan bill that includes investments in emerging technologies and innovations critical to America’s economic competitiveness, scientific and technology leadership, and national security. Indiana University was one of the first universities to support the legislation, previously known… Read more »
IU leaders share vision for accelerating economic development in Bloomington region
Indiana University is deeply engaged in the economic growth of the Bloomington regional economy, but remains committed to finding the best possible “formula” to make the fullest impact on the community’s strategic efforts to cultivate talent, workplace development and innovation. IU leaders discussed the university’s current economic impact statewide, regionally and locally — as well… Read more »
Summit spotlights impact of Indiana’s research innovation and manufacturing expertise on advancing national defense
The following was written by Kirk White, vice provost for external relations at IU Bloomington and assistant vice president at the IU Office of the Vice President for Government Relations and Economic Engagement. U.S. Rep. Jim Banks hosted the inaugural Northeast Indiana Defense Summit yesterday, April 11, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Doug Wasitis, IU associate… Read more »
IU helping to ignite innovation at WestGate Technology Park, continued development of Indiana Uplands region
Yesterday, March 10, marked another milestone in the development of the Indiana Uplands, an 11-country region in south-central Indiana that includes Monroe County, home to Indiana University’s Bloomington campus. And once again, IU is playing a central role in a breakthrough event for a region committed to advancing economic prosperity and well-being for the citizens… Read more »