AURP Park Post: Member News & Updates

Driving new engagement initiatives, educating municipalities and leaders on safety precautions, and driving innovation in resolve of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Peer2Peer (P2P) - Member Network unites to discuss challenges of Covid-19

Every week our AURP village gathers together for planned discussion plus roundtable interaction supporting one another and sharing strategies practiced within their research communities.

Next week's Zoom will address budget cuts and re-forecasts for 2020 and beyond . How are these leaders pivoting financially yet encouraging their teams? Pop in for this roundtable or catch up on all previous P2P recordings in the AURP Member Portal. Sign up here.

COVID-19 Resource Page

Stay connected with the latest updates. Learn more.

University of Arizona President "cautiously optimistic" about reopening in fall

University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins joins Erin Burnett on CNN to discuss the steps the university is taking to expand its #COVID19 testing capabilities.

Op Ed: I nearly died from H1N1. I can tell you this: Social distancing is the best potion we have to fight the coronavirus in Wisconsin. Like Harry Potter, my most prominent scar is tingling these days. Mine is a tracheotomy scar on my throat from the tube for the mechanical ventilator that saved my life.

In 2009, the H1N1 viral pandemic nearly killed me. I’ve lived through the care the sickest COVID-19 patients will need, and I’m here to tell you that social distancing through Gov. Tony Evers' “safer at home” order is the only chance we have... Read more .

How good are you at managing stress? I 'lost it' this week when my young (adult) daughter decided to come in 'yet again' while I was leading 'yet another' Zoom meeting. She wanted to be entertained, wanted my attention, and wanted her mom. Those early in on the meeting heard me lose my cool.

Maybe these tips are just for me, but thought I could share some of Psychology Today 's articles from mental health experts to institutionalize in your home and work. Mea culpa. Be well.

It's Not Your Imagination: Zoom Meetings Are Exhausting | There's something about videoconferences that affects you differently than face-to-face meetings… Inc.

AURP Member News!

Purdue ranked 3rd nationally in startup creation | IPWatchdog report covering 11-year period of technology transfer activities of nearly 200 universities and research entities lists Purdue University just behind Columbia and MIT !

“We are doing something that matters. Not just for Purdue but for all universities that strive to turn technologies into products with impact,” said Greg Deason , senior vice president of entrepreneurship and place making for Purdue Research Foundation . “In startup creation we are converting life-changing technologies to the market that create new jobs, new opportunities and new ways to positively impact our global society.” Read more .

Brief Member Survey | Help us understand the current trends at your research institution by answering our brief survey. In conjunction with member, Collaborative Real Estate , we would to learn your state of activation. Results will be shared on the AURP member portal.

A few sample questions include:

What % of your normal research building/park population is no longer coming to work on-site?
What % of your normal research building/park activities or events have been cancelled?
What digital/virtual activation programs and services have you provided to your tenants as they work remotely?
What digital tools have you found most effective in building your community remotely?
How to you feel about the following statement: "With the future of work reshaped, I will increasingly need to differentiate my building/park's value proposition from alternatives and provide tenants a reason to be on-site."

Find SURVEY here.

Meetings Matter

At AURP’s digital BIO Health Caucus #AURPBHC , connect virtually with national

business and nonprofit leaders to explore trends in life science research, opportunity zone

funding, the marriage of life science and philanthropy, and finding funding for projects

and facilities. AURP’s BIO Health Caucus represents anchor life science institutions

building communities of health innovations in the US and around the world.

Bio health institutions and regions are even more important in this time of the global pandemic increasing community resilience. Prepare to discuss the strategies and solutions in response to Covid-19, and predictions for the future.

Each afternoon of this two-day gathering, AURP will feature recognized executives including

Joel Marcus, Executive Chairman and Founder, Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Maurice Jones, CEO and President, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Life science funding/resource panel with Stephen Susalka, PhD, CEO, AUTM and Paul Zielinski, Executive Director, FLC among other national speakers
A full array of lightning round snap chats with bio health cluster leaders from Connecticut, DC/MD/VA, New York City, Chicago, Salt Lake City and Sacramento

AGENDA & SPEAKERS

Co-Chair

AURP IC2020 GOES DIGITAL

Changemakers: Pivoting Communities of Innovation for Good

Speaker Proposals | Deadline Extended to 5/29

Pioneers in digital communications, the AURP network is pivoting to a total virtual convention guiding leaders to cultivate communities of innovation at global anchor institutions such as universities, hospitals, municipalities, federal labs, and corporations. AURP continues to be the dynamic fabric of university research park and innovation district professionals coupled with innovation suppliers and aligned ecosystem institutions.

Join your peers as research communities embark on an increased sphere of influence as we continue the legacy as changemaker for the greater good of solving world crises, sustaining resilience, and the enhancement of wellbeing for all mankind.

AURP is the global village of research, economic development, government and community leaders, exploring and discovering innovation trends. Opportunities, strategies and solutions are within our reach through engagement with our AURP network.

Speaker proposals must be submitted ONLINE before May 29th .

Submit Your IC2020 Speaker Proposal

2021: Embrace face-to- face networking & partnership building

The AURP Board of Directors and Planning Committee have made the courageous decision to push the University of Utah Research Park International Conference (Salt Lake City) to the fall of 2021 .

Watch for dates and further updates.

AURP CAREER CENTER

Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your next career opportunity:

Southern Illinois University System, Vice President for Academic Innovation, Planning and Partnerships
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Director of KickStart Venture Services
Atlanta University Center Consortium, Inc. (AUCC), Director, Office of Economic Development, Community Development & Community Engagement
Towson University, Associate Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, President

CAREER PAGE

Member Hack: Circles

Member Engagement: Circles

Your member profile is your gateway to connect and engage with other members of our community.

Similar to Facebook friends or LinkedIn connections, you can now form connections with your friends and colleagues.
Join Circles to continue discussion from recent COVID-19 P2P networking discussion groups. You can create a Circle too!
Status messages give you a way to share what you’re working on with other members.
Profiles have a “wall” where connections can leave messages for each other.
Check out these simple steps to join Circles

Recent Circle discussion questions:

How are park/district members continuing to engage their communities? Are you/your teams planning virtual networking strategies for entrepreneurs and students?

SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR A FUTURE PARK POST !

Would you like to showcase your Community of Innovation, tenant or university activities in an upcoming AURP Park Post? We want to hear your stories so we can share them with the greater AURP community. Email us today!