AURP Webinars

These webinars are available to the general public through the Research Parks Subcommunity AURP facilitates as part of SSTI's TBED Community of Practice, which is supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. 

Upcoming

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, Research Parks, MSU Research Foundation; 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.

Roundtable - Peer Group Discussions
June 18, 2024 - 2:30 PM EST

Roundtable - Peer Group Discussions
August 20, 2024 - 2:30 PM EST

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 

Roundtable - Peer Group Discussions
November 21, 2024 - 2:30 PM EDT