Innovative researchers and entrepreneurs with Indiana University connections will speak Oct. 29 about factors critical to their success and how the university can support faculty and students with interests in innovation and commercialization. The panel will include Richard DiMarchi and Jack Gill, who will receive the first-ever Wylie Innovation Catalyst Medals in a presentation preceding… Read more »
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IU student startups incubating at the Shoebox: Joe’s Odd Jobs, founded by Joe Rahaim and Jack Joliet
We’re celebrating Indiana University student innovators and entrepreneurs who are clients of the Shoebox, the university’s student-startup incubator. Located in the Shoemaker Innovation Center in Luddy Hall, the Shoebox provides 24/7 office space to help student entrepreneurs build, launch and sustain their businesses. Meet Joe’s Odd Jobs Joe Rahaim, a junior finance and business analytics… Read more »
IU student startups incubating at the Shoebox: Mixciti, founded by Garrett Freeman
We’re celebrating Indiana University student innovators and entrepreneurs who are clients of the Shoebox, the university’s student-startup incubator. Located in the Shoemaker Innovation Center in Luddy Hall, the Shoebox provides 24/7 office space to help student entrepreneurs build, launch and sustain their businesses. Meet Mixciti Garrett Freeman, a senior sports marketing major from Thorntown, Indiana,… Read more »
Hirethon connects students and Department of Defense opportunities
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division and the National Security Innovation Network are offering an opportunity for college students to explore full-time employment and internship opportunities. Students with a background in electronic, mechanical, industrial or computer engineering; data science; math; and physics are invited to register for the virtual Hirethon by the Oct. 23 deadline…. Read more »
These 64 IU researchers were named on issued patents in 2019-20
The Indiana University Innovation and Commercialization Office again reported a strong year in technology transfer activity. It received 157 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent organizations during the 2019-20 fiscal year. Sixty-four current IU researchers were named on the patents. They are: IU Bloomington Andrew Alexander Lane Baker Yves Brun… Read more »
IU delivers $9.9 billion impact on state, high return on investment for students and taxpayers
Indiana University added $9.9 billion in income to Indiana’s economy in FY 2018-19 through its investments in the educational success of its students; research and innovation; and engagement in the economic development, health and well-being of Hoosier communities across the state. Expressed in terms of employment, IU’s impact supported 151,015 jobs, according to the results… Read more »
Student innovation, entrepreneurial activity remain strong despite pandemic – Hire Degree
Even during a pandemic, Indiana University Bloomington students are pressing forward with their innovative and entrepreneurial ventures. They include Jacob Lampf, who is working on a venture called Hire Degree. Hire Degree is an on-demand student talent program connecting startup and growth companies with university students via ongoing, remote, part-time job opportunities. “By connecting growing… Read more »
Student innovation, entrepreneurial activity remain strong despite pandemic – Elevate
Even during a pandemic, Indiana University Bloomington students are pressing forward with their innovative and entrepreneurial ventures. They include Maddie Athanasiou, Casey Curtis, Casey Daleiden and Sophia Schmidt, who are the team behind Elevate. Elevate is a mobile app that allows for building residents to track and control elevators from their phone. The idea was planted… Read more »
The 2020-21 Shoemaker Scholars: Meet Brady Anderson.
The Shoemaker Scholars program brings together 10 Indiana University Bloomington students from a variety of academic disciplines. They encourage other students to explore their own entrepreneurial and innovative interests, and they oversee the StartupIU website that connects students with university-based startups. John and Donna Shoemaker funded the program, which awards annual scholarships to its members…. Read more »
The 2020-21 Shoemaker Scholars: Meet Stephen J. Conway.
The Shoemaker Scholars program brings together 10 Indiana University Bloomington students from a variety of academic disciplines. They encourage other students to explore their own entrepreneurial and innovative interests, and they oversee the StartupIU website that connects students with university-based startups. John and Donna Shoemaker funded the program, which awards annual scholarships to its members…. Read more »