Indiana University, the University of Louisville, and Missouri University of Science and Technology were awarded a $225,000 grant for a pilot program called AWARE: ACCESS: Building Innovation Capacity through Diversity. The program will help women and other minority faculty, staff and student innovators improve their successes in securing money to commercialize their inventions. “We are thrilled to… Read more »
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Regional Campus Grand Challenges Initiative winners announced
Two projects have been selected for Indiana University’s Regional Campus Grand Challenges Initiative. The program focuses on regional campus faculty who are uniquely suited to engage in promising multi-disciplinary efforts to address complex challenges that face Indiana communities. The selected projects address one of the two applied research areas: Making Indiana Healthier, to leverage the… Read more »
Inside Indiana Business reports on healthcare software startup Digital Health Solutions
Digital Health Solutions is a software startup founded by Dr. Stephen Downs and Tammy Dugan, two members of the Indiana University School of Medicine. The company’s first product, software called CHICA, or Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation, has been used at Eskenazi Hospital for several years. The company licenses the technology through Indiana University Research and Technology… Read more »
IU SoIC, NSWC Crane sign ‘smart tech’ research and development agreement
Wednesday marked another red-letter day in terms of collaboration between Indiana University and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, as a “smart tech” R&D agreement was signed between the facility and IU’s School of Informatics and Computing. Research conducted under the pact will help integrate modern “smart” technology into current systems vital to the nation’s defense…. Read more »
IU South Bend announces endowed chair for palliative/hospice care
Through a $1.68 million pledge from the Dwyer Charitable Trust, IU South Bend has established the Vera Z. Dwyer Bicentennial Chair of Palliative Care. The new chair will help IUSB advance opportunities for practice, education and research in palliative and hospice care — and extends a partnership between the university and the Center for Hospice… Read more »
IU Northwest to offer online bachelors degree in informatics in fall 2017
Starting in the fall of 2017, IU Northwest will begin offering an online option for students who seek a bachelor’s degree in informatics. The curriculum will be jointly administered by six campuses that include IUN, IU Kokomo, IU East, IU South Bend, IU Southeast and IUPUI. “By sharing resources, IU Northwest can offer an informatics… Read more »
IPFW hosts 17th annual FIRST LEGO League robotic state tournament
Earlier this month, 44 scholastic teams recently gathered at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Gates Athletics Center Field House to compete in the 17th annual FIRST LEGO League state championships. Each of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) teams — comprised of children ages 9-14 — advanced to the state tournament… Read more »
In Room 127 at IU East’s Hayes Hall, innovation and creativity abound
Take a visit to Room 127 in Hayes Hall on the IU East campus in Richmond and one will encounter an absolute treasure trove of high-tech gadgetry. Think of it as an innovation station — a place for students to gain inspiration into research or a new business idea. Want to try on a pair… Read more »
Business Advisory Council established by IU East School of Business and Economics
The School of Business and Economics at IU East recently formed a Business Advisory Council that includes business leaders throughout the Richmond area and key IU officials. The council, which held its inaugural meeting Nov. 18, will gather input on IU East academic programs, connect students with businesses and organizations throughout the region and help… Read more »
Engage Indiana breakfast serves as focal point for talks on corporate engagement, social responsibility
Just before the Thanksgiving holiday week on Nov. 18, a number of CEOs, executives, social responsibility professionals and other thought leaders gathered for a breakfast meeting at The Westin Indianapolis hotel with a singular focus: How can business be used as a force for good? More specifically, how can companies: Become more inspired to new… Read more »