The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program from the Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate provides funding opportunities to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) for building institutional capacity, infrastructure and training to accelerate research translation, strengthen technology transfer and create sustained economic and societal impacts across the U.S.
The ART Network, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation ART program is dedicated to promoting translation of innovative research into tangible solutions that address real-world challenges. The core purpose is to bridge the gap between groundbreaking academic discoveries and practical applications that positively impact communities, industries, and society at large.
To support above vision to promote research and innovation translation and share best practices at the IHEs in developing regional innovation ecosystems, a strategic initiative of ART Network Portal Webinar Series has been launched by the ART Network community. This initiative aims to help foster a culture of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, transforming attitudes towards research within the internal and external community that serves the public good, both societally and economically.
We are pleased to announce the first webinar of the ART Network Portal Webinar Series from Florida State University presenting their accomplishments in research translation and building innovation ecosystem through the NSF ART funded program.
The material presented at the ART Network Portal Webinar Series is an activity hosted by the ART Network Portal being supported the NSF ART program. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in material presented through ART Network Portal activities are those of the author(s)/presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. National Science Foundation.
ART Network Webinar Information:
ART Network Portal Webinar Series: ART Webinar 2026 – 01
Webinar Title: Igniting FSU: The Trinity of Transformation
When: April 30, 2026; 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Brief Description:
How do you evolve a traditional research environment into a regional technology innovation hub?
Join IGNITE FSU as they share their strategic framework for enhancing research translation at Florida State University. This session will explore the “Trinity of Transformation”—establishing a solid foundation, fueling high-impact partnerships, and mastering the entrepreneurial pivot—to demonstrate how FSU is building an innovation ecosystem that is already gaining regional attention.
Register Here:
https://njit-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Ur8uyCgRpaF0qNzh3hpVw
Agenda (50–55 minutes)
1. Welcome Remarks & Institutional Overview (~10 minutes)
Stacey Patterson, PhD
Vice President for Research, Florida State University
Overview of the IGNITE FSU program and institutional strategy
2. Featured Presentation: “Igniting FSU: The Trinity of Transformation” (~30 minutes)
Valerie McDevitt
Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation
Insights into building partnerships, advancing commercialization, and strengthening innovation ecosystems
3. Audience Questions & Discussion (~10 minutes)
Interactive Q&A session with presenters
Speakers
Stacey Patterson, PhD, Vice President for Research, Florida State University
Leads a $488.2 million research enterprise and drives innovation, commercialization, and interdisciplinary initiatives including IGNITE FSU and the ASPIRE strategic plan. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and oversees major research centers such as the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
Valerie McDevitt, Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, Florida State University
Leads efforts to accelerate commercialization and strengthen industry engagement. Previously served as Executive Director at AdventHealth Research Institute and Associate Vice President for New Venture Development at the University of South Florida.