Indiana University innovations transform society through the commercialization process. In 2018, IU received 38 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, ranking 63rd in the "Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents 2018" report. Since 1997, IU research has generated nearly 3,200 inventions resulting in more than 4,800 global patent applications—important innovations that improve the economic strength of our state and the quality of life for all.
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IU to bolster Department of Defense partnership through National Security Innovation Network
A program office within the U.S. Department of Defense has appointed Mike Dodd as a full-time university program director at IU.
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Ask the Expert: Smart giving -- for the holiday season, the rest of the year and a lifetime
As you make charitable giving decisions, Sarah K. Nathan from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy offers some ideas.
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Smooth operator: When earnings management is a good thing
Contrary to common wisdom, research from the Kelley School of Business has identified a setting in which earnings management can be good.
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New IU lab aids crisis and emergency responders
A new technology lab at IU will use data science and engineering to help humanity survive and recover from hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters.
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IU launches CitizIN app, a new interactive tool for teaching about Indiana studies
The interactive app about Indiana history is an IU Bicentennial celebration project being shared with high schools statewide.
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First-of-its-kind online tool helps Indiana communities address climate change vulnerabilities
The Hoosier Resilience Index includes extreme heat and precipitation projections, flood plain and land use maps and demographic information.
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Blankets, chili and a 'pun' time: Employees bond while giving back during annual United Way campaign
Whether hosting office cook-offs or assembling baby supplies for new moms, IU Bloomington employees have found personal ways to give back.
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U.S. economy will continue to expand, but at a slower pace, reaching about 2 percent growth in 2020
The IU Kelley School forecasts meager economic growth in 2020 due to political dysfunction and global trade friction.
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IU Philanthropic Venture Fund invests $250,000 in Qumulex, a cloud-based security solution provider
The Qumulex team has grown and successfully exited two previous companies in the video surveillance and physical security industry.
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IUPUI students help entrepreneurs with Techno Talks workshops
Indianapolis is ripe for new business expansion, and IUPUI students are helping its entrepreneurs tackle digital challenges.