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Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute advances academic-industry collaboration in AI By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute (NMDSI), formed in 2018 by Northwestern Mutual, Marquette University, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, focuses on research, education, and community impact in data science and artificial intelligence.

UF scientist makes history as first academic to run own experiments in space By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 University of Florida (UF) Professor Rob Ferl becomes the first NASA-funded university researcher to conduct his own experiments in space during a Blue Origin New Shepard suborbital mission. On September 7, 2024, Ferl activated plant experiments at key points during the flight to study gene expression in microgravity.

Harper Adams University creates new entities to boost industry engagement By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 Harper Adams University is establishing two new entities to strengthen its industry connections and support businesses. The Business School focuses on teaching and learning in business and land management, while Harper Food Innovation drives research, knowledge exchange, and sustainable food product innovation.

University of Vermont partners with BioLabs to launch life sciences start-up incubator By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 The University of Vermont (UVM) is collaborating with Cambridge-based BioInnovation Labs (BioLabs) to establish a dedicated life sciences incubator at UVM’s Colchester facility.

CSIRO and Murdoch University launch $8M Bioplastics Innovation Hub By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Murdoch University are establishing the $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub in Perth, Western Australia. The hub aims to develop 100% compostable plastics for various applications, including packaging materials.

University of Michigan joins DOE’s $62.5M battery innovation hub By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 The University of Michigan (U-M) is partnering in the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA), a new research hub led by Argonne National Laboratory and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy with $62.5 million over five years. ESRA aims to develop advanced battery technologies beyond current lithium-ion capabilities for clean energy storage.

Equalize Startups highlights achievements and challenges of academic women innovators By Michelle Allen | September 10th, 2024 This is an excerpt from the August issue of Technology Transfer Tactics. To subscribe and access the full article, click here. Equalize Startups is a pitch competition and platform dedicated to equalizing the pathway for academic women who aim to commercialize their innovations.

Purdue University partners with Panama to boost semiconductor education and workforce By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 Purdue University and Panama are signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance educational opportunities and workforce development, focusing on strengthening Panama’s semiconductor industry. The agreement creates training programs, research opportunities, and academic exchanges in cybersecurity, supply chain management, and emerging technologies.

The iEdison October deadline will be here before you know it By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 TechPipeline is hosting iEdison: Tackling Reporting Obstacles and Utilization, a live webinar on September 19th, to help you navigate and overcome the most difficult challenges with your filings. Topics covered will include utilization reporting, subject invention, extension requests, manufacturing waivers and patent status reporting.

People on the Move By Tech Transfer Central Staff | September 10th, 2024 Lou Anne Flanders-Stec returns to High Point University to lead new entrepreneurship school Lou Anne Flanders-Stec is returning to High Point University (HPU) as the founding dean of the new David S. Congdon School of Entrepreneurship, set to open in 2025.