As issues involving national security and cybersecurity increasingly intersect, both university and military researchers share increasingly common ground. To maximize the benefits of work from both areas of expertise, IU’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR) and Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane entered a two-year agreement on July 18 to collaborate in addressing the ever-increasing challenges… Read more »
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Returning veterans will boost the talent of the Hoosier workforce
The post-WWII GI Bill was one of the most effective economic development investments made by the federal government in the 20th century. In the Post 9/11 era, thousands of Hoosiers are returning to Indiana from military service with the promise of using their generous GI bill benefits from the VA to complete certificate and degree programs. … Read more »
IU Business Outlook forecast: 2013 will be generally similar to 2012, marked by slow growth
For the second consecutive year, the United States economy managed to underachieve relative to economists’ unambitious expectations. Indiana University Kelley School of Business economists presented their annual forecast on November 1, and unfortunately expect more of the same in 2013. And like a year ago, a considerable list of things could adversely upset their expectations,… Read more »
IU alumnus Duane Embree celebrates 35 years of service supporting our national defense
Congratulations to Mr. Duane Embree, (IU MPA ’91) Technical Director, NSWC Crane Division, as he celebrates 35 years of service supporting our national defense. Duane will retire next week and I had the pleasure of attending his celebration lunch yesterday where he was presented with a Department of Defense distinguished civilian service medal. Under Duane’s… Read more »
IU's new study revealing that Indiana military installations boost state and local economy
In addition to providing top notch academic instruction to soldiers and airmen, Indiana University supports the Indiana National Guard through research and service. The goal is to assure Camp Atterbury and the Muscatatuck Center continue to be vital to our national security while supporting the Indiana economy. Go Hoosiers and Guardsmen! Read the full article about IU’s… Read more »
IU Kokomo named finalist for 2012 UEDA Excellence in Leadership and Collaboration award
The University Economic Development Association has chosen three finalist in each of the five awards categories for the UEDA Awards of Excellence. Congratulations to Indiana University Kokomo for being named a finalist for the 2012 UEDA Excellence in Leadership and Collaboration award! IU Kokomo is one of three finalist in the running for this award for their Regional Transformation Initiative. IU Kokomo… Read more »
IU cybersecurity fellow named one of world’s top young innovators by MIT publication
Congratulations to Indiana University’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research fellow Christopher Soghoian for being recognized by MIT’s Technology Review as a 2012 TR35 Honoree! The designation recognizes the world’s top young innovators under the age of 35, spanning biotechnology, computer and electronics hardware and software, energy, the Internet and nanotechnology, among other fields. Soghoian, a privacy researcher and activist,… Read more »
Cash awards offered for innovators at IU's School of Informatics and Computing
Indiana University will collaborate with Schurz Communications, an Indiana-based multimedia company, on an innovation challenge beginning this semester. Hoosier undergraduates, graduate students and faculty will be asked to consider real-world digital solutions and opportunities for 21st-century media companies. There will be sizable cash prizes for winning prototypes that meet agreed guidelines. Beyond money and resume enhancement, participating… Read more »
Indiana CTSI Translational Science Master's Program Prepares New Generation of Research Scientists
Although scientific discoveries in the field of medicine are advancing at an increasingly rapid pace, the amount of time it takes for these discoveries to travel from the research laboratory to your local doctor’s office or hospital has not undergone a similar transformation. Many experts estimate it can take as long as 17 years for… Read more »
Indiana University receives Campus Technology Innovators Award for IUanyWARE
Indiana University has received a 2012 Campus Technology Innovators Award for the development of IUanyWARE, a cloud-based service that provides students, faculty and staff with on-demand access to hundreds of software applications. The Innovators Award recognizes universities that deploy extraordinary technology solutions to meet campus challenges. With IUanyWARE, IU enables its 100,000 students — and all faculty and staff… Read more »