Faculty members across all academic disciplines at IU Bloomington have through April 1 to apply for funding from the Translational Research Pilot Grants program administered by the Johnson Center for Innovation and Translational Research. The program funds the completion of proof of concept projects that support the development of research projects with industry partners, lead to the… Read more »
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McRobbie talks innovation, economic growth, plans to further expand IU global engagement during Rotary Club of Indianapolis meeting
Indiana’s economy, innovation and expanding engagement opportunities for Indiana University worldwide were key themes in a half-hour address IU President Michael A. McRobbie gave Tuesday before the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Economy: In terms of people power, last spring IU exceeded 20,000 graduates statewide for the first time. With 100,000 people attending those graduation ceremonies,… Read more »
Several with Indiana University connections among nominees for 17th annual Mira Awards
Nominees for TechPoint’s 17th annual Mira Awards recently were announced, with several having Indiana University ties. Presented by Angie’s List, Interactive Intelligence and Salesforce, the Miras recognize Indiana’s top technology companies, as well as individuals statewide who are involved in technology innovation. The exposure and prestige offered by the Miras are a powerful springboard for… Read more »
IU Bloomington's annual Techie Women Have More conference slated for February 26-27
If you are a “techie woman” and desire more techie skills in your career, then IU Bloomington’s Techie Women Have More is where you want to be this Friday and Saturday. Held at the Indiana Memorial Union at 900 E. 7th St. on Friday and the Union Street Center at 10th and Union Streets on… Read more »
A CRITIQUE IN ONLINE ED: Ph.D candidates at IU School of Education launch new company to improve the distance-learning experience
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Despite astonishing growth within the online education industry — a crowded market worth an estimated $107 billion globally in 2015 — providers still struggle to perfect technology that maximizes the effectiveness of distance learning. Tiffany Roman saw this first-hand in 2012 while teaching online at Indiana University Purdue University Columbus. Now a… Read more »
IU Bloomington, IUPUI, IPFW taking part in statewide Virtual Career Fair set for Feb. 25
As Innovate Indiana and other institutions continue to focus on ensuring a smooth transition from education to employment for Indiana college students, a key date to keep in mind is Thursday, Feb. 25. That’s when more than 20 Indiana colleges and universities — including IU Bloomington, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University… Read more »
IU scientist's use of decoy proteins to boost plant immunity offers huge economic potential
In the latest issue of the academic journal Science, IU Professor Roger Innes and a team of researchers within IU Bloomington’s Department of Biology describe how a minor alteration to an existing plant gene could set the stage for making future plants more resistant to a broad range of diseases. This approach — which marks… Read more »
Deadline for CTSI's post-doc training awards in translational research is Feb. 29; additional translational awards carry March 4 deadline
A deadline of Feb. 29 is set for applicants seeking the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute’s (CTSI) special post-doctoral training award in translational research. The award offers post-doctoral research associates at Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame experience in writing and reviewing proposals related to translational research — or the… Read more »
Concussion detection device developed by IU optometry professors recently featured in TV segment aired on Evansville's WFIE-14News
A portable device being developed by Indiana University optometry professors Nicholas Port and Steven Hitzeman to quickly detect concussion symptoms in athletes was featured this week on Evansville’s NBC affiliate, WFIE-14News. To measure concussion symptoms, Port and Hitzeman devised a system that includes eye-tracking goggles within a shoebox-sized device and a balance platform based on… Read more »
IU Bloomington inventors invited to submit abstracts for Innovation Conference
Researchers across all academic disciplines at Indiana University Bloomington are invited to submit abstracts about projects that have the potential for commercial applications. The deadline for submission is March 4. Selected abstracts will be accepted for the second annual Bloomington Innovation Conference on March 31, organized by the Johnson Center for Innovation and Translational Research. Submissions from all academic… Read more »