FSU researcher partners with Sunfish, an IGNITE Tallahassee member, to map the Wakulla Springs system
A Florida State University hydrogeologist will leverage technology from Sunfish, an IGNITE Tallahassee member, to map the Wakulla Springs system—generating new insight into Florida’s water supply. This project reflects the strength of Tallahassee’s innovation ecosystem, where university research and startups operate in the same orbit and drive societal impact. Read more here.
Clemson STRIDE Spring 2026 ART Academy pitch competition
We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Spring STRIDE ART Academy, celebrated during our semester Pitch Competition on April 16th. 🧪🔬 ⚗️🧬 This cohort, comprised of over 12 dedicated teams, showcased a broad band of research, ranging from AI-powered innovations to advancements in healthcare and more. The afternoon featured seven compelling pitches […]
Clemson STRIDE Principal Investigator John Ballato- Fiber optics are turning 60 years old this year
Clemson University- STRIDE’s Principal Investigator John Ballato has dedicated over 30 years to the field of fiber optics and was recently featured in Clemson University News to share his expertise on the technology. Fiber optics are turning 60 years old this year, and account for many of the modern day conveniences we may take for […]
Clemson University leads S.C. universities in research activity, recognized by NSF
Clemson University was recently recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as the most active research institution in South Carolina. Total research and development expenditures reached an all-time high at $339 million in 2024, the highest expenditure across all South Carolina universities according to the most recent NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey. While the […]
Clemson welcomes STRIDE ART Academy Cohort 4 Spring 26 teams
We are pleased to welcome the members of Cohort 4 to the Clemson University STRIDE- ART Academy Spring 2026 class. This semester, Clemson University STRIDE is proud to host 12 participants representing a diverse range of academic titles, from United Mechanical Endowed Associate Professor, Penney Endowed Distinguished Associate Professor, Tenured faculty, Associate/Assistant Professors to Postdoctoral Fellows. […]
NJIT’s Center for Translational Research Quickens Technology’s Pace to Market
Written by: Tracey Regan Richard Calbi, director of Ridgewood Water, was astonished to discover the extent of PFAS contamination in New Jersey drinking water when the state adopted pollution standards for the industrial chemicals in 2020. “The first thing we did was determine if we were affected and found them in every one of our […]
STRIDE ART Co-PI & STRP awardee both recognized as two of the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers
We would like to congratulate Shelia Cotten, Associate Vice President for Research Development (and Clemson University- STRIDE Co-PI) and Matthew Browning, Associate professor and director of the Clemson Virtual Reality and Nature Lab (and Clemson University- STRIDE STRP grant awardee), on being recognized as two of the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers. The list is curated by […]
Innovation Ambassador: Sagar Doshi
University of Delaware research scientist Sagar Doshi is pushing the boundaries of wearable technology with novel fabric-embedded sensors that deliver precise data on human movement with transformative potential for physical therapy, athletic performance and even infrastructure monitoring. Supported by pilot funding from the UD NSF Accelerating Research Translation program (NSF ART 2331440), Doshi’s work bridges […]
Clemson STRIDE ART Spring 26 Newsletter
The Spring 2026 Clemson University- STRIDE Newsletter is out! This is the third edition of the STRIDE newsletter, and gives updates on the collaboration and innovation happening across campus through the STRIDE ART Academy, STRP (Seed Translational Research Projects) program, and more! The change and developments on Clemson University’s campus position STRIDE and the Clemson […]
The University of Alabama’s Crimson Innovator Hub Inaugural Cohort and Program Expansion Plans
January 2026 – Tuscaloosa, Alabama The University of Alabama (UA) is proud to highlight the success of the inaugural Crimson Innovator Hub cohort, a first‑of‑its‑kind living‑learning community designed to immerse first‑year students in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization. Launched through Innovate UA and supported by the Office for Research & Economic Development and the U.S. National […]