Innovation Ambassador: Jason Gleghorn
Dr. Jason Gleghorn, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware, is pioneering the development of microfluidic organ-on-a-chip models that are compact—approximately the size of two postage stamps—and cost-effective. These devices replicate human organ systems, enabling more accurate disease modeling and drug testing compared to traditional animal models. Dr. Gleghorn’s innovation aims to […]
FUNDING INNOVATION:THE ROLE OF ANGEL INVESTING IN UNIVERSITY LED STARTUPS
The Mizzou TecHub, in partnership with the Missouri Innovation Center (MIC) and Centennial Investors (CI), invited MU faculty, students, and staff to an engaging informational event focused on angel investing for university startups. The event explored how angel investing could serve as a strategic pathway for commercializing faculty-led innovations. Attendees heard from experts in innovation […]
DeepWork Capital and Florida Funders to participate in upcoming Discovery Days events at Florida State University
Florida State University is proud to announce that DeepWork Capital and Florida Funders, two of Florida’s leading venture capital (VC) firms, will participate in events during FSU Discovery Days, a weeklong celebration of research and innovation. Kathy Chiu, managing partner of DeepWork Capital, and Zach Brodsky, senior investments associate at Florida Funders will offer fundraising […]
University of Delaware Senior Advances Women’s Health Research with Organ-on-a-Chip Technology
This summer, University of Delaware biomedical engineering senior Victoria McKeown got hands-on research experience in Professor Jason Gleghorn’s lab, where she helped develop tiny “organ-on-a-chip” devices to better understand how diseases progress and how drugs move through the female reproductive system. Her work included 3D-printing the chips, running fluid simulations, and testing them with cells […]
IGNITE Tallahassee Launches, Bridging Innovation Gap in North Florida
Florida State University is expanding its impact with the launch of IGNITE Tallahassee — a 40,000-square-foot startup incubator located in Innovation Park. In partnership with the Leon County Research and Development Authority, FSU actively supports deep-tech ventures with the infrastructure, expertise, and programming needed to turn bold ideas into scalable businesses. “IGNITE is a valuable […]
Innovation Ambassador: Harsh Bais
University of Delaware plant biologist Dr. Harsh Bais has been appointed as an Innovation Ambassador, a role that enables him to mentor fellow researchers in translating their scientific discoveries into real-world applications. Dr. Bais’s notable achievement includes the development of UD1022, a beneficial bacterium strain that enhances plant immunity and growth. Through collaboration with UD’s […]
Clemson STRIDE ART Fall 25 Newsletter
We are super excited to release our Fall 2025 Clemson University- STRIDE 🔗Newsletter. 🚀🚀🚀 This edition includes updates on our newest STRIDE resource launches, faculty success stories, and undergraduate final projects to offer insight into the work taking place within Clemson STRIDE. We invite you to read the newsletter to learn more about our ongoing […]
Nearly two years in, NSF program maximizes research impact at Montana State
Nearly two years in, NSF program maximizes research impact at Montana State By Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service August 29, 2025 BOZEMAN – The crux of many research projects lies in a deceptively complex question: “So what?” At Montana State University, a unique program funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation is helping scientists to […]
Clemson University- Summer Creative Inquiry gives students immersive research experience
Some college students use the summer for a much-needed break. Some work in an internship or other type of job. Some take classes. For more than 150 Clemson students, the summer was spent in an intensive, full-time research project through the Summer Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research (CI) program. Students from a variety of majors […]
Mentorship in Action: WashU’s Visit to MU
Strengthening Ties Between WashU and MU: Advancing Translational Research Through Mentorship The recent visit from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) to the University of Missouri (MU) marked a significant step forward in fostering a strong mentor-mentee relationship aimed at accelerating translational research. This collaboration exemplifies a shared commitment to bridging the gap between […]