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AURP: "Hi Wayne - great meeting you at our #AURP2021 Space Day meeting at the University of Utah! What's a new development or project at Arrowhead Park?"
Wayne: "In support of a statewide initiative to grow the film and media sector, Arrowhead Park is working with the New Mexico Economic Development Department to develop a $15 million soundstage complex in our Creative Campus. When complete in 2025, the project will provide a terrific economic boost for southern NM and great new opportunities for our students going into this exciting industry!"
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AURP: "Thank you Wayne and maybe see you at the movies!" | |
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Thank You for an Amazing
Spring Training 2024!
Top 10 Highlights from Spring Training 2024 - Share yours on socials using #AURP2024
10. Low Key, piano bar!
9. Beautiful sunshine and Arizona weather
8. Snack Shack!
7. Informal group dinners allowing us to gather over dinner each evening
6. Hikes/walks up "A" Mountain and Tempe Town Lake
5. Dreamscape Immersive and learning how VR is changing education + engaging with Hollywood producer, Walter Parkes
4. Recognition: Kate Hier (Chair) and Planning Committee, Chris Carlson’s retirement, and Cori Dreger, 2023 Rising Star Award Recipient
3. Women of AURP with Dr. “T” Theresa Larson on leading through compassion to others and ourselves
2. The heightened level of engagement and discussion among peers in each module
And the #1 hit from Spring Training 2024 . . .
1. Meeting face-to-face with new and current members to #buildtheAURPnetwork
Thank you also to all of our dynamic speakers for an engaging and high-impact event – and our thanks again to all of our attendees!
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Biden Administration Names UDelaware's Mike Bowman to Advisory Committee on Trade Policy
President Joe Biden last week appointed J. Michael Bowman, Associate Director of the Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships at the University of Delaware, to the administration's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.
MIke joins this Advisory Committee which was established to provide overall policy advice to the U.S. Trade Representative on matters arising in connection with the development, implementation and administration of U.S. trade policy. Mike, who played an instrumental role in hosting AURP's 2023 International Conference last fall at the University of Delaware's STAR Campus, also serves as Founder and CEO/President of the Delaware Technology Park and as the State Director of the Delaware Small Business Development Center.
Over the past 25 years, Bowman has led the growth of a robust technology-based ecosystem and assisted a variety of small businesses to thrive throughout Delaware. Read more.
Congratulations, Mike, from all of us with AURP's
global Community of Innovation!
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AURP Survey: Two-Thirds of North American Research Parks & Innovation Districts Report Active New Building Projects
More than two-thirds of North American university-based research parks and innovation districts report they are currently building or about to start major building projects, according to new survey results from AURP and Canadian-based consulting firm, Stiletto Consulting Ltd.
These new survey findings also show nearly 88% of responding parks and districts cite funding for capital investment infrastructure as their top challenge in 2024. Read more.
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Elevate Rapid City Releases Market Assessment and Workforce Development Plan RFP
This project will develop a workforce development strategy for the mining technologies industry in Rapid City, SD. The project is part of the Economic Development Administration’s Tech Hubs program, respondents to this RFP should be qualified and eligible to work on federally funded projects. The strategy should help Rapid City and the Black Hills Region apply for and achieve designation status as an EDA Tech Hub. All submissions are due by April 19th to be eligible for
consideration. Learn more.
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Elevate Rapid City Releases Innovation District Plan RFP
This project will develop a place-based innovation strategy for the mining technologies industry in Rapid City, SD. The project is part of the Economic Development Administration’s Tech Hubs program. Respondents to this RFP should be qualified and eligible to work on federally funded projects. The strategy should help Rapid City and the Black Hills Region apply for and achieve designation status as an EDA Tech Hub. All submissions are due by April 19th to be eligible for consideration. Learn more.
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Nexus LA Seeks RFPs from Executive Search Firms to Recruit President/CEO Position
The Nexus Louisiana Board of Directors is accepting proposals from Executive Search Firms interested in offering services for recruiting candidates for its President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. The submissions from participating firms will undergo a thorough comparison and evaluation in accordance with the criteria outlined in this RFP. Respondents must submit a comprehensive proposal by April 3rd. Learn more.
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AURP MEMBER BADGE
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Be a show off! Flash that network pride!
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AURP's Insights into Research Parks (I2RP) heads to Michigan State Research Foundation (May 8-9, 2024 in
East Lansing, MI)!
Register and join us for I2RP 2024 and get a front-row look at MSU Foundation's dynamic set of research parks and high-impact program fueling technology transfer and commercialization of IP created by its faculty, staff and students.
AURP's I2RP is designed for those interested in viewing distinctive parks, learning their unique story of ongoing development and programs in addition to challenges and opportunities. Learn more.
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#AURP Member & Industry News | |
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AUTM held its 49th annual meeting recently in San Diego with great representation from AURP members as registrants and panelists.
Over 2,000 attendees gained insights from more than 90 educational sessions, including the role of university-based entrepreneurship; expressing strong concerns how the NIST guidance on march-in rights will make the nation less competitive; and opportunities with new tech hub funding from the National Science Foundation and U.S. EDA.
The event provided opportunities to promote upcoming AURP events including AURP's BIO Health Caucus returning to San Diego, June 2-3, 2024, and AURP's International Conference in Bentonville, Arkansas November 11-14, 2024.
AURP Chief Strategy Officer Brian Darmody moderated a panel on corporate relations at universities working with tech commercialization offices that featured representatives from AURP members UCSD and San Diego State along with the Scripps Institute and Georgetown University.
AURP Member institutions in attendance included: George Washington University, University of Arkansas, University of Kentucky, Ohio State, University of Minnesota, University of Maryland, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Michigan State, University of Arizona, University of Utah, Stanford, Penn State, LSU, University of Illinois, University of Oklahoma, and Oregon State. AURP Sponsors in attendance were NIIMBL, TEDCO and Gardner Innovation Search Partners.
AUTM will hold its 50th Anniversary meeting in Washington DC in the Spring of 2025.
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The University Financing Foundation, Inc. (TUFF) announced its second investment in Pittsburgh via acquisition of a 90,000 square foot, five story wet lab facility anchored by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh’s Drug Discovery Institute. TUFF’s first acquisition in 2021, Bridgeside Point 1, is a 160,000 square foot wet lab, classroom and patient-facing specialty research facility, primarily occupied by UPitt. These two buildings also are near Hazelwood Green, an 178-acre area being redeveloped into a hub of innovation, creativity and well-being. Read more. | | |
Nominations have opened for the 2023 Prix Galien USA Awards. The Prix Galien Awards were created in 1970 to honor biomedical research and medical technology products that improve the human condition. Those involved in therapeutic innovation are invited to submit innovations for consideration in one the following categories: Best Medical Technology; Best Digital Health Solution; Best incubator / Accelerator/ Equity; and Best StartUp. Read more. | | |
The University of South Florida is strengthening its collaboration with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation District through the creation of a new program that addresses some of the nation’s most pressing environmental concerns. The BlueTech|X Accelerator, led by Tampa Bay Wave, will bring together small businesses and entrepreneurs who are pioneering ocean, coastal and Great Lakes-based solutions through observation technologies, plus products and services that address climate resiliency needs. Read more. | | |
NASA and the Texas A&M University System have announced an agreement to lease underutilized land in Exploration Park, a 240-acre development at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The A&M System will develop a facility to enable human spaceflight research and development to fuel the commercial space economy. (Photo, l-r: Texas State Rep. Greg Bonnen; NASA Johnson Director Vanessa Wyche; Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp; and Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III). Read more. | | |
The International Economic Development Council has announced the first cohort of Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) fellows and host communities. Launched in 2023 through a $30 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), ERC is designed to build capacity in some of the hardest-hit and most economically distressed areas across the U.S. while cultivating the next generation of economic development leaders. Read more. | | |
The University of Maryland (home to UMD Discovery District) ranks among the world’s best academic institutions at transforming research and discovery into patents, according to the National Academy of Inventors. Along with other schools in the University System of Maryland, the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) ranks ninth among U.S. public institutions – up five spots from the previous year – and 21st in the world for patents awarded in 2023 (compared with 32nd in 2022). One new UMCP patent is for devices and methods for converting methane to develop green and sustainable energies. Read more. | |
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COMMUNITIES OF INNOVATION 101 SERIES | |
With 15+ learning videos in our education series, amp up your educational toolbox to advance best practices and connections. | |
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Invest in you & your team's professional development
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Onboarding new team members
- Background for pertinent board discussions
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OVERALL TOPIC AREAS:
- Start with COI LAUNCH POINT!
- Operating Your Park or District
- Next Steps: The Basic 5 Tenants of Park or District Planning
- Case Studies from the Experts
- Then, Meet the Leaders at our next AURP Annual Conference in 2024!
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MEET THE LEADER:
In-Person and Personal
| Shared by Jason Magid, Director, Healthcare Relationship Management, Nuveen: "The AURP 2023 International Conference . . . exceeded all my expectations. Most notable to mention is the culture . . . everybody was there to help each other and share information and experiences. There was a true 'high tide raises all boats' vibe – people were open to ask and answer all types of questions. This will be just the beginning of my AURP journey and I so look forward to many more events in the future." | | |
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AURP CAREER CENTER
Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your
next career opportunity, including:
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Executive Director of the NSF Engine: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine – Louisiana State University
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Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity – Wake Forest University
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Associate Vice President for Research for Science & Policy – University of Utah
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Assistant Vice Chancellor, Partnerships – North Carolina State University
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Director of Churchill Technology & Business Park – Jefferson (LA) Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)
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Project Manager: Economic Development – Waymaker Group
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Vice President, Real Estate and Strategic Development – Shaw University
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Chief Operating Officer – The Research Foundation for SUNY (Albany)
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Vice Chancellor for Research – University of Kansas
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Vice Chancellor for Research – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis)
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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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