COVID-19 Lessons Learned: Collaboration Needed at All Levels, and a Path to Getting There
By Tevi Troy, in collaboration with UIDP Going into the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, it would be inaccurate to say that the U.S. was completely unprepared. The truth is that U.S. policy makers long had plans for how to respond to a dangerous new pathogen, and three layers of defense – international monitoring, testing, and […]
READ MOREInfographic: Re-envisioning collaborative research environments
In collaboration with CannonDesign, UIDP released an infographic with a planning framework for designing collaborative research environments in the post-COVID era. Proximity and collaboration offer clear advantages for translational research. Recognizing the urgency of science and R&D to solve global challenges, UIDP held a virtual workshop in April 2021, bringing together more than 60 participants [...] READ MOREUIDP publishes 10 project resources in FY2021
FY2021 was a record-breaking year for UIDP projects. Since July 2020, the team, led by Senior Project Advisor Kristina Thorsell, has brought 10 projects to completion. Each project is led by university and industry member representatives who meet with their peers to examine a challenge to U-I collaboration, explore solutions, and distill their combined knowledge […]
READ MOREBob Starbuck honored as 2021 NC State Distinguished Alumnus
UIDP treasurer and long-time volunteer Robert “Bob” Starbuck was selected as the recipient of NC State University’s 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award for the College of Sciences. Please join UIDP in congratulating Bob for this well-deserved recognition. NC State honors a graduate each year who has brought honor to its programs and accomplishments in business, research, […]
READ MOREBiotechnology workshops aim to identify new directions for transformative research
A key lesson learned from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is the critical role that basic and use-inspired research play in solving society’s most pressing challenges. A new workshop series led by UIDP on behalf of the National Science Foundation is designed to leverage the country’s top scientific minds to identify biotechnology areas where […]
READ MOREUIDP Welcomes FY22 Board of Directors
UIDP welcomes Theresa Mayer, executive vice president for research and partnerships at Purdue University, as she begins her FY2022 term today as UIDP’s board chair. We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mayer in December 2019 about the value of an innovation ecosystem aligning industry and university research with regional economic development; you can watch […]
READ MOREPartnerships with HBCUs growing, but industry says more can be done
Excerpted from the June 2021 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. Every week lately it seems there are new announcements of industry partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities. And judging from panelists’ comments during a session at UIDPVirtual 2021, industry interest in HBCU collaborations is only growing. […]
READ MORENew Member Spotlight: University of Vermont
UIDP welcomes the University of Vermont as a new member organization. Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont whole-heartedly embraces its land-grant mission reflected in its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and extension with an eye to economic opportunities for the State of Vermont. UIDP spoke with Corine Farewell, DVM, MBA, director of UVM […]
READ MORENew Member Spotlight: Dell Technologies
UIDP welcomes Dell Technologies back as a UIDP member organization. Dell Technologies is dedicated to open innovation and partnership for research collaboration, and is actively developing emerging technologies in AI, data management, and 5G security. UIDP spoke with Deborah Stokes, who leads Dell Technologies’ external research activities, about the company’s goals for membership in UIDP. Deb will also kick off the metrics discussion at this month’s UIDP Thirsty […]
READ MOREContracting takes center stage with two learning opportunities from UIDP
UIDP is sharing some great news about upcoming learning and skill development opportunities in sponsored research contracting—for those new to the job and for seasoned professionals. Making contracting for university-industry collaboration easier is a core UIDP strength. The UIDP Contract Accords have expanded in both number and breadth since they were first introduced, and we […]
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