Universities & Colleges

Vanderbilt University – Innovation at Vanderbilt

An R1 research institution, Vanderbilt University is known for pathbreaking research, advancing discoveries and fueling breakthroughs across multiple disciplines. With more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures, Vanderbilt fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration with global impact. But Vanderbilt isn’t just a research university, it’s a powerful economic engine that turns ideas into real-world impact. From cutting-edge […]

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Spartanburg Community College – Chasing Dreams, Transforming Futures

Helping Students Dream it. Chase it. Live it. Spartanburg Community College (SCC) transforms lives and communities through accessible, high-quality education and workforce development. Committed to fostering student success and economic growth, SCC equips learners with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers. With five campuses across Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties, SCC offers

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WOUT DE BACKER – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

From South Carolina’s thriving aerospace and automotive hubs to its vibrant academic institutions, I see the ingredients of South Carolina’s transformative growth. We are establishing ourselves as leaders in composites,robotics, manufacturing, batteries, electric power, and autonomous systems. To realize this potential, we must prepare our workforce for a future as innovative as the technologies. These

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McNair Aerospace – USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

The McNAIR Aerospace Center, in partnership with the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, engages university students in innovative, industry-led research in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, automation, 3D printing, and materials manufacturing. This world-class, hands-on education, along with our commitment to cutting-edge innovation, actively creates leaders for the workforce of the

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TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-REVOLUTIONIZING HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH A TOP-TIER RESEARCH ENTERPRISE

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY A KEY PLAYER IN AUSTIN’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMDriving from San Marcos to Austin, you can’t help but notice all the growth taking place along the I-35 corridor. With a population boom in Central Texas concentrated around the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan, and well on its way to merging with the Greater San Antonio

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NOEL J. LINDSAY, PROFESSOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMERCIALISATION, DEAN OF BUSINESS, ADELAIDE BUSINESS SCHOOL AND PRO VICE CHANCELLOR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

THE PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IS UNDERPINNED BY INNOVATIONInnovation is a term frequently used but often not fully understood. Innovation occurs when something new is created that creates value. It is a key contributor toward improving productivity and quality of life. “Innovation” and “invention” are sometimes used interchangeably. The two are inextricably

NOEL J. LINDSAY, PROFESSOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMERCIALISATION, DEAN OF BUSINESS, ADELAIDE BUSINESS SCHOOL AND PRO VICE CHANCELLOR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE Read More »

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, a top 20 public university (U.S. News and World Report), is proud to show the world what excellence looks like. What fuels our innovation? Membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of American Universities. More than 20 programs and schools in the nation’s top 10. Research, economic, and service

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CANADA EXCELLENCE RESEARCH CHAIR IN SMART, SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AND CITIES

Zero-emission communities require largescale electrification, retrofitting buildings, integrating renewable energy, developing sustainable mobility concepts, implementing green industry solutions, and transforming cities in a human-centered way. Furthermore, those next-generation communities should be affordable, mixed and inclusive, providing all essential services within walking distance. This also means easy access to green spaces, schools, health services, and other

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ANDRE THOMAS

DR. ANDRE THOMAS,FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF THE LIVE LAB, DEPARTMENT OF VISUALIZATION, TEXAS A&M Education is ripe for disruption. Society’s been told – and accepted – that the textbook is holy and contains all knowledge. We also accept that a professor standing in front of 200 students in a classroom is considered a good education

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BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Founded in Nashville in 1890 by Susan Heron and Ida B. Hood–two female school teachers–Belmont University has been defying conventional expectations of higher education and serving as an incubator of innovation ever since. Today, the University is comprised of nearly 9,000 students from every U.S. state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by

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TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY-Was the first university in Nashville to offer weekend and evening formats for adults who are balancing school

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY- Was the first university in Nashville to offer weekend and evening formats for adults who are balancing school, work and family life

Located in the heart of Nashville, Trevecca offers students an exciting, fulfilling college experience as they pursue a personal calling in a thriving city. A Christian liberal arts university, Trevecca’s diverse, supportive community is a safe haven for spiritual and personal growth, vocational discernment and opportunities for service.   Growth and DevelopmentAs one of Middle

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OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY-IF YOU BUILD IT

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY – “IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME…” THIS MISQUOTED LINE DERIVED FROM THE MOVIE, FIELD OF DREAMS, IS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH STARTUP DEVELOPMENT. IT SOUNDS GOOD BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT IS NOT REALISTIC

What does work is the act of providing a reason for why they should come. That is the central theme of Oakwood University’s Entrepreneurship Center, OU Launchpad, and it is why gaming is at the heart of the center’s success. OU Launchpad is structured around ideation and microentrepreneurship. These two areas are rarely prioritized within

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UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP- EXCELS IN PIONEERING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP- EXCELS IN PIONEERING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC EDUCATION

The University of Antwerp is a young, dynamic, publicly funded and fully accredited Belgian university. It was founded in 2003 after the merger of three smaller universities: UFSIA (Universitaire Faculteiten Sint-Ignatius Antwerpen), RUCA (Rijksuniversitair Centrum Antwerpen) and UIA (Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen). It integrates the assets of its historic roots with its ambition to contribute positively

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SILVIA LENAERTS

SILVIA LENAERTS, PROFESSOR AND VICE-RECTOR VALORISATION & DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITEIT ANTWERPEN

Silvia Lenaerts has always been a pioneer. She was the first chemist to achieve a PhD at IMEC. She founded a company on gas sensors, as well as the Bioscience Engineering department and her research group. Currently, she is full professor and vice-rector Valorisation & Development at the Universiteit Antwerpen. The Universiteit Antwerpen and the

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KNACK-EVERY STUDENT SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY ACADEMIC SUPPORT –– BUT THEY DON’T. KNACK IS HERE TO CHANGE THAT

KNACK-EVERY STUDENT SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY ACADEMIC SUPPORT –– BUT THEY DON’T. KNACK IS HERE TO CHANGE THAT

Knack is an edtech company that empowers colleges and universities to power and scale peer-to-peer tutoring programs. The company onboard and trains qualified student leaders to serve as tutors as an army of frontline campus support. As these college peer tutors serve their needy classmates, Knack is also helping them acquire 21st-century soft skills in

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Santa Fe College - Innovative Product Development Center

Santa Fe College – Innovative Product Development Center

Santa Fe College established a Regional Commercialization Center on April 2, 2018. The Innovative Product Development Center (IPDC) combines the vision, known best practices, and expertise to create pathways to technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and business development to a recognized but underserved population of regional inventors and innovators. Unlike research faculty at the University of Florida

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Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) - A national leader with its innovative and responsive corporate college model.

Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) – A national leader with its innovative and responsive corporate college model.

Introduction Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) was established by the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) in 2013 to serve as a single point of contact for employers interested in partnering with MCCCD to educate and empower Arizona’s workforce. The creation of the corporate college, in and of itself, was an innovation, as the District sought

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