August 2019 Monthly Update

The latest news about North Florida's premier research and development park specializing in magnetics, aero-propulsion, advanced power systems and high-performance materials

Join Us for Our next TechTopics event on August 28th Join us on Wednesday, August 28 th from 11:30am-1:00pm for our next TechTopics event in the CAPS Seminar Room 120 at FSU Foundation Building A. This event will focus on the Florida Department of Transportation's Structures Research Center, and a few of its current projects. Speakers include: Christina Freeman, a Structures Research Engineer for FDOT, who will present an overview of the type of work done at the research center and highlight several current projects.  Dr. Roger McGinnis, Director of FSU's Center for Advanced Power Systems will also provide an update about the organization, and the expansion it is currently undergoing.   Lunch will be provided at no cost to all attendees at this event Click here to sign up.

Vote For Our Next Monday Foodtruck

The three food trucks participating in our August Food Truck Challenge have all had their turn to serve the Park. It's now time for you to vote on who will be taking the regular Monday slot! Select from the poll below which food truck you’d like to see back on a regular basis: Falafel Grill, Street Eats International or Funkalicious. The others will remain on the sub list. Cast your vote by Tuesday, August 27 th

Who would you like to be our next Monday Foodtruck? Falafel Grill Select Street Eats International Select Funkalicious Select

The Collins Building Completion & LCRDA Relocating in the Park The Leon County Research and Development Authority, the entity that manages Innovation Park is relocating its offices to the Collins Building in the Park from the Knight Administrative Centre.  A portion of the Collins Building has recently been renovated, and includes 10 new offices, conference and trainin g rooms, and shared wet lab space. This location will serve as an incubator for hard science high impact early stage companies. Watch for more news about the incubator coming soon. Look out for an open house invitation to view the newly renovated space later this fall!

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Recognized Nationally for Diversity, Inclusion Efforts The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering earned a Bronze award and Exemplar status from the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) in the inaugural year of the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program. The Bronze award is the highest level ASEE bestowed in the program’s first year and signifies the college is among the nation’s leaders in inclusive excellence. Click here to learn more. Maglab Receives $3.3M NIH Grant to Fund Research on Migraines The Maglab announced they have received a $3.3M, five-year grant from NIH to study the main mechanism behind one of the top causes of disability: migraines. This study will use the Maglab’s world record MRI machine to understand why migraines occur, and how they propagate to different brain areas. Click here to learn more

EEP Alum or TechGrant Winner? Join Us For Our Next E-Club Meeting on September 19th

Are you an EEP Alum or TechGrant winner? We’re hosting our next E-Club event on Thursday, September 19 th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. This event will take place at the Current Agency, and will include a presentation on digital marketing and growing trends. Be on the lookout for an e-mail from us soon to sign up to attend!

In the News

FSU VP: Growth of Florida State research benefits region, state | Opinion  Superconductivity pioneer Robert Schrieffer dies at 88  DARPA taps engineering researcher for prestigious young faculty award  Putting on the Ritz: A rundown of what will dominate talk at Tallahassee Chamber Conference

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