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AURP members, clean tech firms and developers and professionals, are invited to join your peers at Saint-Gobain’s North American headquarters as we discuss strategies and case studies in building energy-efficient facilities and communities of energy innovation.
Make your plans to attend August 27-28 in Malvern, PA.
Registration and agenda will be announced soon.
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Registration Now #AURP2024
AURP 2024
International Conference
November 11-14, 2024
Explore Northwest Arkansas where "all trails leads to innovation."
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For this issue's "One Text With . . . ", we're delighted to feature Peter Worstell, Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial Solutions, with Saint-Gobain North America!
AURP: "Hi Peter – what's a big new development or project with you and your Saint-Gobain team?"
Peter: "Saint-Gobain is the global leader in light, sustainable construction and continues its love and support for sports and athletics. We are very proud to be an 'Official Supporter' of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In this role, Saint-Gobain has provided innovative, high performing materials specifically designed for the 'athlete’s village.'
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The village is intended to be a role model of being both highly sustainable and entirely modular. A good example would be the interior walls of the village. All the interior walls were designed with high performing materials meant to be easily dismantled, recycled and entirely 'reusable.' This helps attain environmental goals and objectives and also support future new housing and office developments.”
AURP: "Thank you Peter - awesome - best of luck at the Paris Olympics!"
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AURP Community of Practice Roundtable:
Workforce Development and Talent Retention
Featuring Port San Antonio, The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, and Pinkney Innovation Complex at Montgomery College, listen in on AURP's recent roundtable on Workforce Development and Talent Retention. This and other webinar discussions are held regularly in support of AURP's Technology-Based Economic Development Community of Practice relationship with SSTI.
The next roundtable will be held on August 20th with strategies and master plan to advance an R2 institution to R1 Doctoral University–very high research activity. RSVP HERE.
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AURP Interviewed in Inaugural Podcast Hosted by Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University
The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University, in its inaugural "Innovating Prosperity" podcast episode, features AURP CEO Vickie Palmer with Innovation Foundation CEO, Elizabeth Pollard. Vickie shares her insights on the pivotal role research parks play in driving innovation and economic growth.
Watch | Listen
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AURP on the Road at
Two Key Innovation Conferences
The National Harbor conference center recently was home to two large tech gatherings involving AURP.
The SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference featured AURP’s Rural Autonomous Innovation Network (RAIN), invited as a Stage 1 Growth Accelerator winner along with other Growth Accelerator winners from across the U.S.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit gathered 5,000+ attendees from around the world supporting international investment in the U.S. AURP was invited by the U.S. Department of Commerce to host an exhibit table as an Economic Development Partner.
AURP's Brian Darmody visited the State of Arkansas booth that proved to be the perfect place to promote AURP's 2024 International Conference in Bentonville, AR (November 11-14, 2024).
Read more!
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AURP Members: Don't Miss Weekly Updates
Van Scoyoc Associates – Washington
AURP Members: With elections just a few months away, be sure to check out the Van Scoyoc Associates – Washington Update, a comprehensive digest report of key Washington, DC policy, budget and legislative updates available weekly in the Members’ Only section of the AURP website.
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How Leader Wellbeing Impacts Productivity
As leaders, we are always looking for ways to boost productivity: both our own and within our organizations. But, we are missing out on the impact that physical and mental well-being have on productivity. When we are WELL, we do better work, find it easier to manage our workload, and see our productivity improve.
Dr. Theresa Larson, aka Dr. T., went LIVE on LinkedIn to take us through some exciting research on how mindfulness and movement in the workplace impacts more than just the individuals participating...the whole organization becomes healthier, bottom line included.
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Meet Collaborative Real Estate
collabre.co
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Collaborative Real Estate is rooted in commercial real estate development, management, and community activation, focused on innovation districts and research parks in partnership with universities. Collaborative Real Estate delivers a spectrum of thoughtful and innovative collaboration services aimed at breaking down natural barriers to interaction and focusing on curating a community that’s filled with movers, shakers, and changemakers. | |
#AURP Member & Industry News | |
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and Boeing have announced a new partnership that will bring 400 high-paying jobs to Volusia County, Florida, through 2026. New employees at this state-of-the-art center of excellence will perform engineering work for Boeing’s Defense, Space and Security aircraft programs and advanced technology capabilities. The center will in the Cici and Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at ERAU's Research Park. Read more. | |
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A group of eight emerging companies in Maryland have graduated from the StartUp Accelerator, a new program and partnership between bwtech@UMBC, the innovation and research park at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Startup Grind Maryland. The overall goal is to develop a program “designed by Maryland entrepreneurs, for Maryland entrepreneurs using Maryland-based technology,” according to Chris Haug, founding CEO of 360 Venture Management Group and a Startup Grind Maryland organizer. Read more. | |
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Kyowa Kirin Co. is building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in NC's Research Triangle Park region. Kyowa Kirin will invest up to $530 million in the construction of a 171,700-square-foot, two-bioreactor facility, scheduled to break ground this summer. The new facility will accelerate Kyowa Kirin’s development and production of biologic therapies for patients with debilitating diseases that have unmet medical needs. Read more. | |
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The Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects will recognize the University of South Florida's Judy Genshaft Honors College and the USF Research Park building with 2024 Honor Awards of Excellence in the New Work category at the AIA Florida Convention and Trade Show, this July, in Palm Beach, Florida. The three-story, 120,000-square-foot research building was designed by Gensler and constructed by Skanska. Opened in 2022, it features advanced laboratory facilities, plus office and meeting spaces for new and established companies. Read more. | |
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The Arizona State University Research Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this year as the university’s original Innovation Zone. In 1956, the Arizona State College Foundation acquired 320 acres of land for experimental agriculture use, laying the groundwork for what would later become the ASU Research Park at Elliot Road and Loop 101 in Tempe. The ASU Research Park was founded in 1984 and has evolved from farmland to a dynamic innovation and entrepreneurial space. Read more. | |
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AURP MEMBER MAP
Where does your community of innovation lie in relation to other AURP Members?
Check out our handy interactive map to connect with institutional members throughout the globe. AURP members are the foundation of our association and represent a range of innovation districts, parks, and research organizations!
Learn more.
#buildingtheAURPnetwork
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AURP MEMBER BADGE
Add to your website, signature or materials.
Be a show off! Flash that network pride!
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Research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs are strong economic, job-creating engines and contribute to economic development in local communities, regions, states and nations.
Our AURP website features current impact studies that illustrate the dynamic impact of university research parks, innovation districts and tech hubs.
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AURP CAREER CENTER
Check out the AURP Career Center to discover your
next career opportunity, including:
- Director, University & Industry Relations – University of Delaware
- IGNITE Incubation Program Laboratory Manager – Florida State University
- Executive Vice President and COO – Research Triangle Park
- Vice President for Research – Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston)
- Senior Associate Director for Licensing and Strategic Transactions – Stanford University
- Executive Director of the UGA Innovation District – University of Georgia
- National Science Foundation Engines Program Director – Activation Capital (Richmond, VA)
- Director of Governance & Administration – Activation Capital (Richmond, VA)
- Assistant Director of Innovation Hub (Real Estate) – University of Illinois-Chicago
- President and Chief Executive Officer – Cherokee Farm Development Corporation (Knoxville, TN)
- President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Nexus Louisiana
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SUBMIT YOUR STORY FOR A FUTURE PARK POST!
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Would you like to showcase your Community of Innovation, tenant or university activities (including newly released Impact Reports) in an upcoming AURP Park Post? We want to hear your stories and news to share with our greater AURP community. Email us today! | |
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