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Media advisory: Event tomorrow marks I-Light connections to 21 Ivy Tech facilities

High-speed Internet connectivity among 63 Indiana universities and colleges will be celebrated tomorrow (Nov. 3) when officials gather to recognize the approaching completion of a $35.8 million infrastructure project connecting 21 Ivy Tech Community College campuses to Indiana's I-Light network.   Full Story >>

Getting young scientists into the science teacher pipeline

Science is playing a significant role in today's news, including hot-button topics such as toxic waste disposal, global warming, emerging diseases and dozens of other critical concerns. Faced with these issues, there has never been a greater need for excellent science teachers who can prepare the next generation of Americans to genuinely comprehend and effectively deal with these and other scientific challenges ahead.   Full Story >>

CTSI awards early-stage research grants to scientists at IU, Purdue, Notre Dame

Ten teams of Indiana scientists have been awarded $750,000 in grants from the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). The awards will encourage statewide collaborations and speed the development of new medical treatments and services.   Full Story >>

IU, Vai create venture to advance, implement eye recognition technologies

Indiana University Research & Technology Corp. (IURTC) and Vai technology Inc. have created Passive Identification Technologies (PIT) LLC, a joint venture formed to commercialize and create a home for a portfolio of iris recognition technologies. The technology will enhance the ease of security systems, allowing iris recognition to be implemented into existing video technology.   Full Story >>

IU and Purdue join together for Statehouse Visit and Indiana Alliance Day

Indiana University and Purdue University will join forces Feb. 17 for the 18th annual Hoosiers for Higher Education Statehouse Visit and Indiana Innovation Alliance Day, making the case to state legislators for the Alliance and its importance to the state's economic future.   Full Story >>

Gard "hits ground running" as IU Engagement executive director

David Gard began his new role Monday as executive director in Indiana University's Office of Engagement. Gard assumed the position after more than two years as a deputy director with the Indiana Economic Development Corp.   Full Story >>


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