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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR AURP IC23!
REGISTER NOW for the AURP 2023 International Conference
(Oct. 16-19), hosted by the University of Delaware STAR Campus
The landmark Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, Delaware will serve as conference headquarters.
Prepare to experience the power of inclusive leadership, place and people through hands-on engagement with the STAR Campus community and partners. Discover the renaissance of this community from Chrysler automotive plant to innovation powerhouse, impacting a region to economic and innovation prosperity.
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ANNOUNCING
IC23 Main Stage Speakers
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Dr. TONY ALLEN
President, Delaware State University; Chair, Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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JENNIFER MCDERMOTT
Executive Director, Global Technology Workforce Strategy, JP Morgan Chase; Corporate University Connectivity
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Dr. KELVIN LEE
Director, Manufacturing USA National; Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL)
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"One Text With . . . " Innovation Saskatchewan's Kari Harvey | |
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AURP: "Kari, tell us what you and your team are currently working on at Innovation Saskatchewan?"
Kari: "Innovation Saskatchewan, the province’s innovation agency, offers programs and investments that support the research community and tech sector. We fund six major research institutes and operate successful research and technology parks in Saskatoon and Regina. By fostering economic growth and diversity, we support Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan goal of tripling tech sector growth by 2030.
AURP: "Thank you Kari! It's wonderful to hear this news from our 2009 AURP Outstanding Research Park recipient!"
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SCHOLARSHIP Opportunities for IC23 and Beyond | |
Are you partnering with an HBCU or MSI in your region? Looking to support and elevate these institutions in your immediate network?
AURP's Regional Partnership Development Program aims to support our members in developing strong partnerships with HBCUs and MSIs.
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Resources & Announcements | | |
Learn from Your Peers with the Communities Of Innovation 101 Series | |
AURP's on-demand “Communities of Innovation 101 Education Series” (COI 101) provides ongoing professional development and education - on your schedule.
When bringing on new team members, board discussions, or your own burning questions, this 101 series is geared to support understanding the fundamentals of university-based research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs. Learn more. (Watch these sample videos.)
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LAUNCH POINT: Working with Universities
Jeff Smith, MBA, Director, University Corporate Research Park, Michigan State University Research Foundation
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LAUNCH POINT: Importance of Programming
Laura Appenzeller, Executive Director, University of Illinois Research Park, Urbana-Champaign
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#AURP Member & Industry News | |
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The West Virginia Regional Technology Park (Tech Park) announced this week that Helicon Chemical – a leading innovator in developing drop-in-ready, upgraded binder for government and commercial propulsion systems – is the Tech Park's newest tenant. The Tech Park and Helicon celebrated with a ribbon cutting event at the South Charleston, WV technology park campus. The event marked a significant milestone in the growth of both Helicon and the Tech Park. The addition of Helicon to the park’s dynamic roster of tenants further solidifies its position as a hub for cutting-edge research, development and innovation in the region. Read more.
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The University of Delaware (UD) STAR Campus (host of our 2023 International Conference, Oct.16-19) recently saw its first restaurant – Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen (dubbed the Grain Exchange) – open (helping to serve as a collision space where people across backgrounds and disciplines can connect to discuss ideas). Grain co-owners and management (seen here) are all UD alumni. Congratulations! Read more. | | | |
In a new article in Expansion Solutions Magazine ("Market Robust for Science, Tech Parks"), Kevin Byrne, president and CEO of The University Financing Foundation, says the research parks sector is seeing “unprecedented levels of interest from institutions and industry to collaborate, and thus unprecedented levels of demand for space to accommodate.” Will Germain, CEO and Managing Partner for MCB Science + Health, in Chicago, and AURP's Brian Darmody also are quoted. Read more. | | |
Arizona State University and Applied Materials Inc. this week announced an alliance, aided by the Arizona Commerce Authority, that brings more than $270 million to create a shared research, development and prototyping facility – the Materials-to-Fab (MTF) Center – in the university’s MacroTechnology Works building at ASU Research Park. Arizona is one of the nation’s key centers of microelectronics activity – home to some of the nation’s leading semiconductor producers and suppliers. Read more. | | |
The Delaware Technology Park (DTP), winner of AURP's 2005 Research Park of the Year, is leasing out the final parcel for construction of a three-story, 100,000-square-foot facility that aims to become a hub for life science and research companies. This new facility also will provide wet-lab space for commercial spinouts from the University of Delaware. Kurt Foreman, president and CEO of the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP), lauded efforts to further DPP’s mission to attract, grow and retain businesses in Delaware. Read more. | | |
AURP on the Road: AURP's Brian Darmody participated in a briefing last month with NASA Goddard’s Strategic Partnerships Office and members of the local space business community at the Prince George’s (MD) Economic Development Corporation HQ on ways to involve federal labs in regional ecosystems. Discussion included mention of AURP's Air and Space Caucus and the role of federal labs in supporting space businesses and the construction of partnering facilities outside of federal lab campuses. U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD), in photo, participated in the discussion. | | |
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AURP CAREER CENTER
Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your next career opportunity, including:
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Vice President for Research & Economic Development – University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
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Program Manager & Lab Manager Positions for Southern Research – University of Alabama-Birmingham
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The Vice President for Research & Economic Development – University of North Dakota
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Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer – UC Davis Aggie Square
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Chief Economic Development Officer – Carnegie Mellon University
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Vice President and Director of Research – W.E. Upjohn Institute
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Associate Vice President for Research – University of Tennessee
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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 Research Park at Texas State University
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SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR A FUTURE PARK POST!
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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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