AURP IN MOTION
Early bird deadline: May 20
Quorum, The Science Center
Philadelphia, PA
June 2-3, 2019
Hotel/Registration OPEN
Host: Research Triangle Park
The Durham Hotel, Raleigh, NC
October 2-3, 2019
Accelerating Innovation: People, Programs, Places
Hotel OPEN
Host: Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
November 4-7, 2019
Deadline: June 14
Responses by: May 17
Deadline Extended: June 15
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AURP: Same Great Team, New Location!
In addition to the new
AURP HQ2
in the DC region, in early March, the AURP headquarters moved to the
UA Tech Park
! The UA Tech Park, also located in Tucson, Arizona, is now home for our AURP team; ready to serve our AURP community.
In late 2018, the AURP Board of Directors approved a proposal presented by
Tech Parks Arizona
, to host the AURP headquarters in addition to special services, in exchange for recognition as a premier
Diamond level AURP Annual Corporate Partner.
The AURP leadership and team thank Tech Parks Arizona for the support of our not-for-profit association, allowing us to streamline expenses while focusing on our members' needs.
Read more here!
Diamond Annual Corporate Partner
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AURP's Inaugural BIO Health Caucus
#AURPBHC2019
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Join your fellow life science colleagues at AURP’s inaugural BIO Health Caucus held just prior to the BIO International Convention.
SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS:
If you are planning, managing, or expanding a bio health innovation cluster at your university health science center, hospital, or research,
Alex Philippidis
, Senior News Editor of
GEN
, with present the recent bio rankings for U.S. cities and bio clusters in Europe and Asia.
Christian Braemer
of
Benefunder
, and
Chad Gobel
of
Gobel Group
& Futurus Group
, will discuss how donor-centric and fund-centric approaches can align university research offices with university donor relations offices to increase funding for infrastructure and startup companies in your bio health district.
Connect with AURP at booth #3955 or One-on-One Partnering!
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BIO International Convention in Philadelphia, June 3-6
,
celebrates the globally important innovations in biotech that start with one: one meeting, one theory, one trial, one breakthrough. Take advantage of unparalleled business partnering, gain insights in hundreds of education sessions, and network with 16,000+ of biotech's most influential.
Register now!
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In Part 2 of this BioTalk, BioHealth Innovation
President and CEO
Rich Bendis
sits down with industry leaders to talk about the forum and their views on the growth of the region.
Rich speaks with guests
Brian Darmody
, CEO of AURP, and
Vijay Ravindran,
CEO of 2019 Crab Trap Winner Floreo.
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An Attitude for Gratitude
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On April 18, 2019,
Timothy J. Regan
, President and CEO of the
Whiting-Turner (WT) Contracting Company
gave a lecture at A. James Clark Hall at UMD campus on
Endless Opportunities: Thoughts on Growing A Career Ruled by “Paying Forward’
. The lecture took place just a few steps from the AURP Washington DC area office in the UMD Discovery District.
Regan is a UMD alum and WT, a major supporter of AURP. Speaking before a packed forum, he commented on the need to be persistent, flexible and grateful in a career. Regan helped WT become a major force in building biotechnology facilities.
WT constructed the new Iribe Center for Computer Science and Innovation on the UMD campus that will open this month and if you were at the 2018 AURP International Conference at the UMD you will recall walking by this amazing $156M structure.
Congrats to Tim Regan for your mentorship and advice to budding engineers.
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Professional Partnership Opportunities
Connecting with professionals has never been so easy!
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Awards of Excellence
Join us at IC2019 as we recognize this year's awards recipients, including
NEW Rising Star
(under 40)!
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Board Nominations
Make your professional mark with AURP and our global community of innovation.
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Call for IC2020 Host
Showcase your Park or Innovation District by hosting AURP 2020 International Conference.
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AURP Member News
Tell us your personal success stories!
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V
ice President and Director of the Enterprise Innovation Institute,
Chris Downing, who has served
Georgia Tech
for 31 years, will leave behind a legacy of leadership in technology-based economic development, university outreach and technical assistance, entrepreneurship and start-up support.
Congratulations Chris!
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Jackie Kerby Moore Elected as Vice Chair of FLC
Congratulations to Jackie Kerby Moore, Executive Director of
Sandia Science & Technology Park
, on her recent election as Vice Chair of the
Federal Lab Consortium (FLC)
. Jackie is an AURP Past President, recipient of the prestigious Career Achievement Award, Sustaining Member, and active member of the AURP Advisory Council.
Congratulations Jackie! FLC continues to be in good hands!
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Rick Sanders, who has championed economic development during his tenure on the ISU Research Park Board, will fill the vacancy created when Stephen Carter retired at the end of 2018, after 18 years at the helm. Sanders will begin his new duties on June 1.
Welcome aboard Rick! Best wishes to you in your new role at ISU Research Park!
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UNLV and Caesars Entertainment Create Innovative Technology Hub to Test and Showcase New Gaming and Hospitality Concepts
The 43,000 square-foot “Black Fire Innovation” space will include replicated elements of a Caesars casino and resort to provide real-life conditions for product testing and a place for students to train to enter the workforce of the future.
Read more.
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CAREER CENTER
- Purdue Technology Center-Aerospace, Senior Life Science Business Development Manager
- TEConomy Partners LLC, Economic Development Project Manager
- TEConomy Partners LLC, Associate Economic Development Project Manager
- Idaho State University, Vice President for Research and Economic Development
- Mayo Clinic, Florida, Project Portfolio Manager - Life Science Incubator
- Mayo Clinic, Florida, Senior Program Coordinator - Life Science Incubator
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