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For our "One Text With . . .", we're delighted to present Keisha Demps, Interim Director of Partnerships, Centennial Campus at NC State!
AURP: ""What's going on with new projects or news at Centennial Campus?"
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Keisha Demps: "NC State is embarking on the newest chapter for Centennial Campus: a 30-acre urban, mixed-use innovation development that will further Centennial’s three-decade success story. The project will offer state-of-the-art office and lab space, apartments and amenity spaces – creating a critical mass of activity and expanding the impact of campus innovation. The full district will be developed in phases over the next decade. Slated to open in 2025, the first building will feature 350,000 square feet of flexible lab and research and development space for science- and technology-focused industries." | |
AURP: "Thank you Keisha!" | | |
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CORPORATE-UNIVERSITY CONNECTIVITY
Jennifer McDermott
Executive Director, Global Technology Workforce Strategy,
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jenn McDermott, Executive Director, Global Technology Workforce Strategy, at JPMorgan Chase & Co., will explore the challenges and rewards of building and nurturing a tech ecosystem from – the corporate perspective.
JPMorgan Chase, Delaware’s 2nd largest private employer, early on established innovative collaborations with the University of Delaware, Delaware State University and Delaware Technical Community College, to strengthen the tech talent pipeline. Looking at the critical role corporate-university engagement plays in ecosystem development, join us in Delaware as Jenn covers the strategies, tactics and lessons learned in this successful, long term partnership.
AURP 2023 International Conference | (Oct. 16-19)
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IC23 Breakout Session Spotlight | |
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The Impact Of Regional Partnerships On University-Industry Partnerships And Economic Development
At the Conference, attend this session and connect with representatives from North Carolina on how the Triangle Region, in partnership with NC State and other academic institutions, helped land companies like Fujifilm, Diosynth Biotechnologies, VinFast, Wolfspeed and Believer Meats. You'll learn how to leverage the strengths of your own organization to build robust relationships that exert impact on your communities.
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ASHLEY CAGLE
Greater Raleigh
Chamber of Commerce
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RYAN COMBS
Research Triangle
Regional Partnership
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KEISHA DEMPS
Centennial Campus
NC State University
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PARTNERING with HBCUs in YOUR COMMUNITY | |
Supporting HBCUs in your partnership strategies is essential in the innovation workforce pipeline.
Nominate your HBCU partner to attend AURP's 2023 Conference with special guest speaker, Dr. Tony Allen, President of Delaware State University, and Chair of the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs.
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Resources & Announcements | |
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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.
(Watch these sample videos.)
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Learn with Your Peers at the
Communities Of Innovation 101 Series
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Onboarding new team members
- Pertinent board discussions
- Your own professional development
This 101 series is geared to support an understanding the fundamentals of university-based research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs. Learn more.
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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 | |
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT) celebrated the groundbreaking of Innovation South, an 85,000-square-foot multi-use facility at the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm. The facility will be the new expanded home of UT’s Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF). UT’s research in FCMF will design, manufacture and test materials such as advanced composites created from low-cost fibers and fast-curing resins to produce value-added products for a range of sectors including automotive, wind and aerospace. Read more. | |
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Kinetic by Windstream hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new regional headquarters located at the University of Kentucky's Coldstream Research Campus. Kinetic by Windstream is renowned as the largest 8-gigabit internet provider in the United States, offering premium broadband, entertainment and security services through an enhanced fiber network. Read more. | | |
In the realm of corporate infrastructure, one key role often goes unnoticed: the director of operations. This important figure at the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub is Jim Currie. On any given day, former AURP Board member, Currie is busy working behind the scenes to ensure the smooth implementation of building functions for UC staff and corporate partners of the hub. Read more. | | | |
Check out special, updated content on all things research parks, innovation districts, tech hubs, innovation-based economic development and more at our AURP Blog! | |
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California Life Sciences (CLS) and Sterling Bay have released a white paper ("Playbook for Accelerating and Incubating Diverse Life Sciences Entrepreneurs") with insights into the current state of equity and inclusion across the life sciences startup landscape with key calls to action that can level the playing field. Accelerators, incubators and VC firms, according to the white paper, play a crucial role in "shaping the economy and the society of tomorrow because they decide which life sciences ideas receive funding and are thus more likely to reach fruition." The report asserts that "if accelerators and incubators play a crucial role for life sciences entrepreneurs generally, they can be particularly mission critical for women and underrepresented minorities (URMs)." Read more.
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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.
Our AURP Website features current impact studies that illustrate the dynamic impact of university research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs.
Take a look at the University Research Park (University of Wisconsin-Madison) 2022 impact report, Advancing Innovation!
We're ready to include your impact report on our website! Learn more.
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AURP CAREER CENTER
Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your next career opportunity, including:
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Business Administrator (AE) – Wake Forest University School of Medicine for Gerontology/Geriatric Medicine Research Support
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Director, Entrepreneurship & Innovation/URI Libraries – University of Rhode Island
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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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