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Welcome to our New AURP Member! |
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"One Text With . . ." KU Innovation Park's
Adam Courtney
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In our inaugural Park Post feature, "One Text With . . .", we're delighted to present Adam Courtney, CFO, with AURP Member KU Innovation Park!
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AURP: "Tell us what's new at KU Innovation Park."
Adam Courtney: "KU Innovation Park, the commercialization partner of the University of Kansas, recently opened a 66,000-square-foot expansion facility, Phase III of a transformative plan for regional economic development in Lawrence, Kan. Coupled with an adjacent mixed-use development featuring retail, dining and living space, the Park, celebrating 15 years of operations in 2023, is focused on being at the center of industry and academia."
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AURP 2023 AWARDS NOMINATIONS |
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Submit your nominations for the research parks, innovation districts, the resident companies and their solutions plus leaders and stakeholders that have demonstrated excellence in innovation!
We will honor these recipients at the AURP 2023 International Conference in Delaware (Oct 16-19).
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Outstanding Research Park or Innovation District
Emerging Research Park or Innovation District
Innovation from Company Solutions
Career Achievement Award
Leadership Award
Rising Star: New Generation of Innovation Leadership
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Add your name to our list of esteemed recipients: check out past awardees or revisit a few past award recognition videos:
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2021
Emerging Research Park
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2020
Rising Star Award/Georgia Tech
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2022
Outstanding Research Park
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AURP 2023 BIO HEALTH CAUCUS, JUNE 4-5, BOSTON |
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FEATURED SESSION: Learn how NIH stimulates regional innovation through their national network of academic entrepreneurship hubs and $1.2 billion in small business investments from America’s Seed Fund. Hear how Maryland links its local federal labs, including NIH and FDA, to the state’s growing bio ecosystem through tools such as the Maryland Life Science Advisory Board and Maryland Innovation Initiative.
Presenters:
• Arti Santhanam, Executive Director, Maryland Innovation Initiative, TEDCO
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Resources & Announcements |
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Congratulations to Haley Bejarano, AURP Association Administrator! Haley is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. "I pursued this degree because I discovered my passion for both data analysis and business administration in my previous job along with exploring further into U of A’s computer science and technology degrees. I can’t wait to further apply my skills from my degree and continue to grow my knowledge in business administration with the AURP Team." Our Congratulations again Haley!
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A new NSF program, BioFoundries to Enable Access to Infrastructure and Resources for Advancing Modern Biology and Biotechnology (BioFoundries), calls for proposals to: develop scientific ecosystems that democratize access to modern infrastructure, reagents, processes and knowledge bases; facilitate pathways to translation; and engage in education and training efforts and conduct novel internal research. This NSF effort aims to spur innovation that advances biotechnologies, biomanufacturing and the bioeconomy. Letters of Intent are required to be submitted by August 1, 2023. Read more.
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Kate Engel has been named interim Executive Director of Nebraska Innovation Campus, taking over from Dan Duncan, NIC's longtime Executive Director and Past AURP President. Engel joined the NIC team in 2011 to assist with establishing operations and marketing before the NIC's 2012 groundbreaking. Most recently, Engel was director of strategic partnerships and communications, assisting with recruitment and retention, additional marketing and public relations efforts, space buildouts, workforce development, and resources and programs for NIC’s 65 private- and public-sector partners. Congratulations, Kate! Read more.
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Advance Your Learning Curve
Learn from Your Peers with the Communities Of Innovation 101 Video Series
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AURP's on-demand “Communities of Innovation 101 Education Series” (COI 101) provides ongoing professional development and education - on your schedule - geared to helping professionals start and grow university-based research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs. COI 101 is designed to support you through onboarding challenges and to get you on your feet to building your own community of innovation. Learn more. (See sample series below.)
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#AURP Member & Industry News |
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Arrowhead Park, New Mexico State University (NMSU), and Doña Ana Community College have broken ground on its joint Creative Campus initiative, a broad-based collaboration in Southern New Mexico that focuses on the workforce, economic and community development potential of the film and digital media industries. The Creative Campus will be a state-of-the-art digital media complex where academia, industry and entrepreneurship work together to develop next-generation talent, produce world-class digital content and generate significant economic growth in the region. Read more in the AURP Blog.
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The Ohio State University recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Pelotonia Research Center led by university leaders, researchers, representatives from Pelotonia and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. The Pelotonia Research Center is the first new building to open at Carmenton, Ohio State's innovation district. This five-story, 305,000-square-foot laboratory building is equipped for researchers to focus on cancer, gene and cell-based therapies, cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine, neurological disease, microbiome, food systems and health, artificial intelligence and sensory biology. Read more.
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Elizabeth “Betsy” R. Cantwell, PhD, currently Senior Vice President for Research & Innovation at the University of Arizona (UA), has been named the 17th president of Utah State University. At UA, Cantwell has been responsible for an $825 million annual research portfolio, with responsibilities for the 1,268-acre UA Tech Parks. The UA Tech Parks contribute $1.7 billion annually to the regional economy. Cantwell is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (MBA); the University of California, Berkeley (PhD, Mechanical Engineering); and the University of Chicago (BA, Human Behavior). Read more.
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The University of Kentucky, as lead organization with partners across Kentucky and Tennessee, has been awarded $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program. This team’s proposal, “Advancing carbon centric circular economy technologies for advanced manufacturing solutions (KY, TN),” is led by a coalition named Generate Advanced Manufacturing Excellence for Change (GAME Change). UK is home to the Coldstream Research Campus. Read more.
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Albuquerque's Technology Leadership High School – a public charter high school located on the Sandia Science & Technology Park (SS&TP) campus – just celebrated its fifth graduation with 59 seniors. The school – which focuses on the academic, social and emotional growth of underserved youth – opened in the SS&TP in August 2015 with 90 students, and now has more than 300 students. Over the last eight years, the school has built collaborations with and received support from SS&TP companies, organizations and partners, plus Sandia National Laboratories. Read more.
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The Partners for Innovation, Ventures, Outreach & Technology (PIVOT) Center at the University of Utah (host of AURP's 2021 International Conference) has named Bruce Hunter its Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer. Hunter takes over from Dr. Keith Marmer, who served as a leader for the university’s technology and innovation engine since 2016. Hunter received his BA, MBA and JD from the University of Iowa. From there, he founded a computer imaging company at the university’s incubator, ran it for over 10 years, and sold it to a publicly-traded market leader. Read more.
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#AURPinAction
Economic & Social Impact Reports
Research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs are strong economic, job-creating engines and contribute to economic development in local communities, regions, states and nations.
We're ready to include your impact report on our website! Learn more.
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Director for New Venture Development – University of California Santa Cruz
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Vice Chancellor for Research – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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Executive Director – STAR Park at Texas State University
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Economic Development Manager – City of Corvallis, Oregon
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Director of the Data Science Institute – Southern Methodist University
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Associate Vice President for Research and Faculty Development – North Dakota State University
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Research Finance Program Director – Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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Executive Director Innovation HUB Network (9580) – University of Texas at San Antonio, Economic Development Unit
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Director of Innovation and Economic Development – North Dakota State University
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Vice President for Research – Kennesaw State University
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AURP 2024-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS |
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Interested in getting more involved in the leadership of your AURP network?
Service on the AURP Board of Directors might be a good way to accomplish that.
With the continued expansion of AURP's reach, we are seeking nominations from proven leaders to join us on the AURP Board of Directors to shape the strategic path of our innovation ecosystem.
Our future remains bright as the science and technology sector continues on an amazing upward trajectory and our communities of innovation are key to supporting that growth.
Nominations must be received no later than 5:00pm ET on Friday, June 2nd.
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SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR A FUTURE PARK POST!
Would you like to showcase your Community of Innovation, tenant or university activities (including newly released Impact Reports) in an upcoming AURP Park Post? We want to hear your stories and news to share with our greater AURP community. Email us today!
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