AURP Webinars
Creating university communities of innovation is AURP’s core expertise. And as university innovation communities evolve, AURP announces university innovation community builders’ latest professional development opportunity — Innovation U Virtual Seminars. We’ll be featuring information and knowledge about the latest trends in innovation and university districts — the why, the how-to and “the who is doing it and where?”
Upcoming Webinars
AURP’s Community of Practice Webinar
Are Challenges in National Commercial Real Estate Affecting Innovation Districts and Research Parks?
May 14, 2024 - 3:30-4:30 pm EST
No Fee To Attend
Speakers
Kevin Byrne, President/CEO, The University Financing Foundation; Past President, AURP
David Tyndall, CEO, Collaborative Real Estate
Linda Hall, EVP/CFO, NCInnovation
Scott Selig, AVP for Capital Assets and Real Estate, Duke University
Meet our real estate experts as we explore strategies and perspectives on how university-anchored research enterprises are shaping trends within the real estate market. Through case studies, these panelists will demonstrate how the strength of an ecosystem fosters innovation within university-anchored R&D communities, thereby safeguarding them from fluctuations in real estate occupancy.
AURP’s Community of Practice Webinar
Tactics to Cultivate Communities of Innovation While Leveraging Support from Federal, State and Private Sectors
May 23, 2024 - 2:30-3:30 pm EST
No Fee To Attend
Speakers
Jeff Smith, Director, University Corporate Research Foundation, Michigan State University; At-Large Board member, AURP
Russ Zarras, Lead Business Developer, Fraunhofer USA
Recipient of EDA’s Tech Hubs Strategy Development Award funding for its place-based economic development, Materials Advancement and Research Solutions (MARS) Tech Hubs project, the MSU Research Foundation drives discovery, innovation, and connection at the Michigan State University and beyond. Shoulder up with Jeff Smith and Russ Zarras as they delve into the successes and challenges encountered in these efforts, focusing on identifying effective strategies, lessons learned from these experiences, and recommendations to prepare for upcoming funding opportunities.
AURP’s Community of Practice Webinar
How Space and Aerospace Technologies Are Building Communities of Innovation On The Ground
September 12, 2024 - 2:00-3:00 pm EST
No Fee To Attend / Registration Opening Soon!
Speakers
Erin Koshut, President, AURP; Executive Director, Cummings Research Park
Matt Scassero, Director of Operations and Outreach, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland
JobsOhio rep, Kevin Chambers, Managing Director, Logistics, Distribution and Supply Chain
North Dakota State University rep, Brenda Wyland, Chief Executive Officer
Additional information and description - to be announced
AURP’s Community of Practice Webinar
Building Clean Tech Ecosystems with Federal, State, and University Resources: A Primer
October 29, 2024 - 2:00-3:00 pm EST
No Fee To Attend / Registration Opening Soon!
Speakers
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, DOE
Kathy Magruder, Maryland Clean Tech Council
Meg Hardon, Infineon(invited)
Additional information and description - to be announced
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