Innovation Ignition: Three U.S. Agencies Take Steps to Promote Research Partnerships
Feb. 13, 2023 – For as long as memory serves, the U.S. government shunned “industrial policy,” but it seems the tide is turning. Agencies are keen to shine by directly supporting public-private partnerships. Three separate U.S. agencies—the Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Energy (DOE), and the National Science Foundation (NSF)—announced their intentions in recent […]
READ MOREWhen industry partnerships flop: Take lessons learned and keep moving forward
Excerpted from the January 2023 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. Every industry engagement manager has stories about “the one that got away” — partnerships that never progressed to the desired level, or projects that didn’t pan out. Despite these experiences, it seems that few have specific tools […]
READ MOREIndustry engagement offices shifting away from centralized model, but holistic goal endures
Excerpted from the December 2022 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. It wasn’t all that long ago when there seemed to be nearly unanimous agreement among industry engagement leaders that the ideal office model was a centralized structure which served as the “front door” to all partnership-related activity […]
READ MOREUniversities grow programs for up-skilling and re-skilling industry partners’ employees
Excerpted from the November 2022 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. A number of universities have long-standing programs for employees of industry partners that enable them to enhance their skill sets and their career prospects, ranging from certificate programs to advanced degrees. More recently, however, with the advent […]
READ MOREGreening for the Greater Good: Research to Fuel the Bioeconomy
This post is an excerpt from an article appearing in NCURA’s Oct/Nov 2022 issue. Download the full article. In 1973, the field of biotechnology was fundamentally transformed when biochemists Stanley N. Cohen and Herbert W. Boyer successfully transplanted genes from one organism to another. In the nearly 50 years since, capabilities to map and edit […]
READ MOREPre-Event Survey: Aligning Interests in Support of Chemistry Research
As part of an NSF-sponsored workshop on Aligning Interests in Support of Chemistry Research, UIDP surveyed corporate members to determine their company’s interest in and experience with university research that is jointly funded by government and industry. The survey consisted of nine questions, one of which was industry sector-related, five with set responses, and three […]
READ MOREAre industry engagement execs missing the boat when it comes to athletics?
Excerpted from the October 2022 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. University athletics sponsorships are big money. How big? Well, according to Statista, a German company specializing in market and consumer data, college sports sponsorship spending hit about $1.25 billion in 2017-18 (https://www.statista.com/statistics/607861/college-sports-sponsorship-spending/), the most recent years for […]
READ MOREIn midst of high turnover, metrics and clear procedures for continuity help stay the course
Excerpted from the September 2022 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. With the advent of the ‘Great Resignation’ — from which, of course, industry partnership offices are not immune — corporate engagement leaders are more focused than ever on what it takes to get members of their teams […]
READ MOREApply for the Amazon Postdoctoral Science Cohort, 2022-2023
August 10, 2022 — Amazon is currently hiring for 2022 and 2023 Postdoctoral Science cohorts. The Amazon Postdoctoral Science Program provides recent PhD graduates with a formal avenue to gain industry experience, apply their subject matter expertise, and gain mentorship from established Amazon scientists. Postdoctoral scientists will explore new research ideas, accelerate scientific innovation and […]
READ MOREUIDP Request for Information: HBCU President Perspectives eMagazine
To receive full consideration, email proposal to info@uidp.net by 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. | Download the RFI UIDP desires to contract with an independent media/communication firm or individual to develop an electronic publication that will feature the 11 High Research Activity (R2) designated HBCUs. The publication will highlight the research capacity and […]
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