Redefining Academic Success: PTIE’s Mission for Modern Promotion and Tenure
Feb. 27, 2024—Promotion and tenure (P&T) are key elements in academic career paths, providing recognition for achievements, job security, and stability. However, the criteria for evaluating faculty for P&T has […]
READ MOREFrom Idea to Innovation: The Power of Applied Research Institutes
Feb. 20, 2024—Although most academic research remains discovery-based, applied research to create practical applications, technologies, and solutions is on the rise. Applied research institutes–organizations dedicated to translational, transformational research projects–offer […]
READ MOREIndustry engagement offices begin early adoption of generative AI tools for efficiency, marketing
Excerpted from the February 2024 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. Generative AI may be reaping large headlines and gaining wide acceptance and […]
READ MOREEvolving Ambitions: Shifting Career Paths for Postdocs in Industry and Academia
Feb. 13, 2024—New doctoral degree holders are the future of the research landscape in the United States and worldwide, and where they choose to build their careers has a widespread […]
READ MOREPodcast interview: Bridging the divide between companies and universities
On research engagement, talent, startups, and the rise of innovation ecosystems Feb. 9, 2024 – Since 2006, UIDP CEO Tony Boccanfuso has been working to help universities and companies build […]
READ MOREFueling the Future: Assessing and Advancing Innovation Ecosystems
Feb. 6, 2024—Building and strengthening innovation ecosystems is a hot topic in the world of cross-sector research partnerships. Large-scale funding opportunities in the United States and beyond have generated hundreds […]
READ MOREThe Evolution and Impact of Joint Faculty Employment in University-Industry Collaborations
Jan. 30, 2024—With increasing demand for top talent in fields like cloud computing, data science, and AI, it’s tempting for companies to recruit prestigious university faculty from their academic posts […]
READ MORENew Member Spotlight: SAS
UIDP welcomes SAS as a new member organization. SAS is a global leader in artificial intelligence and analytics software in higher education and other major industries, with more than 70,000 […]
READ MOREBuilding Innovation: Designing Spaces for Innovation and Discovery
Jan. 23, 2024—A space is more than walls and windows. It’s an environment that helps shape human interaction, innovation, and discovery. Intentional, human-centered design can influence behavior where people work […]
READ MORECollaboration Crossroads: Bayh Dole Act, March-In Rights, and Impact on Partnerships
Jan. 16, 2024—In the United States, the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 was a turning point for the research and commercialization landscape—allowing universities to protect and commercialize discoveries resulting from federally […]
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