We academic researchers like to call ourselves “investigators.” We enjoy sleuthing down information trails. And sometimes, through skill and serendipity, our work results in discoveries that have translational and commercial potential. When innovations do occur, the investigator becomes an “inventor,” too. It’s complicated, of course – which is what spurred me to assemble the Faculty [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Positive economic outlook for Indiana in 2012
Posted on February 20th, 2012 | By David Gard
Good news from the Leading Index for Indiana (LII). The recent report reveals the state’s economic recovery is strengthening, with December’s figures up to 97.5, the highest level since September 2008. And January’s number hit the landmark 98.0 point mark. According to the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC), which compiles the monthly report, in December [...]
Kao & Kurzweil to “incite innovation” at IU Kelley
Posted on February 10th, 2012 | By Bill Stephan
The tagline is intriguing: “Great minds are open for business.” The organizers of IU Kelley’s upcoming business conference offer a playful reminder that business innovations can come from just about any quarter – as long as we’re open to them. In particular I look forward to joining the interactive problem-solving session with two of the [...]
