Innovation Day at The University of Arizona
by UA Office of University Research Parks (OURP)
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Description
Innovation Day at The University of Arizona (UA) celebrates technology development and commercialization by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff and faculty. The Technology Innovation Awards recognize University of Arizona researchers for achievements in translating original ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace. Innovation Day, now in its eighth year, has the goals of recognizing faculty and students at the leading edge of their fields, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit on campus and introducing members of the community to the relevance of UA research in their own lives. The mission of the UA Office of University Research Parks (OURP) is to create communities of innovation that support and promote research and education, technology innovation and commercialization and high technology business development and attraction. OURP operates the UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation.
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| 1 | VideoDr. Larry Head: Leading Edge Researcher | Dr. Larry Head is Department Head, Systems and Industrial Engineering at the University of Arizona. Dr. Head's research focuses on priority-based traffic signals and how they can be used to aid emergency first responders. The University of Arizona hosted its 9th annual Innovation Day at the UA on March 6. The event celebrated the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students and faculty and staff members. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoDr. Sharon Megdal: Leading Edge Researcher | Dr. Sharon Megdal is Director of the UA Water Resources Research Center (WWRC), C. W. and Modene Neely Endowed Professor and Distinguished Outreach Professor at the University of Arizona. WWRC is a unit that concentrates on state and regional water resources management and policy, including environmental water requirements, aquifer recharge and assessment and planning to meet future water needs in the region. The University of Arizona hosted its 9th annual Innovation Day at the UA on March 6. The event celebrated the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students and faculty and staff members. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoDr. Eric Betterton: 2012 Leading Edge Researcher | Eric A. Betterton, Ph.D., is Head of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and Director of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics. Dr. Betterton studies windborne dust from natural and man-made sources. His research is crucial for dust forecasting technologies for health and traffic advisories. The University of Arizona hosted its 9th annual Innovation Day at the UA on March 6. The event celebrated the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students and faculty and staff members | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoDr. James Schwiegerling: Leading Edge Researcher | Dr. James Schwiegerling is Professor of Optical Sciences; Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences. Dr. Schwiegerling is developing a design for an artificial lens that can be used to replace the lenses in human eyes such as in cataract surgery. The University of Arizona hosted its 9th annual Innovation Day at the UA on March 6. The event celebrated the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students and faculty and staff members. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoDr. Leslie Gunatilaka: Leading Edge Researcher | Dr. Leslie Gunatilaka, an arid lands researcher at the Institute of the Environment. Dr. Leslie Gunatilaka explores novel compounds and their potential medicinal properties from plants in arid parts of Asia, South America and the Sonoran Desert. The University of Arizona hosted its 9th annual Innovation Day at the UA on March 6. The event celebrated the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students and faculty and staff members. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoDr. Ronald Weinstein: Technology Innovation Award Winner | Dr. Ronald Weinstein, a pathology professor in the College of Medicine has been engaged with a variety of medical projects at the UA since becoming the chief of pathology for the University of Arizona Medical Center in 1990. Dr. Weinstein has made contributions to the cancer research field, created a telemedicine service for Arizona that has treated more than a million patients and co-founded the first robotic telepathology equipment company. In addition, Weinstein has been involved in numerous medical patents and his work has been mentioned in more than 1,000 scientific papers. The University of Arizona hosted its 9th annual Innovation Day at the UA on March 6. The event celebrated the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students and faculty and staff members. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoAlexandra Armstrong: Student Technology Innovation Award Winner | Alexandra Armstrong has been at the UA for the last five years and is in her final year as a doctoral candidate in veterinary sciences and microbiology. After working on projects dealing with salmonella, Armstrong began researching the bacteria campylobacter jejuni, which can cause foodborne diseases in humans and is typically found in chickens. Through her research, Armstrong was able to develop a vaccine for chickens to prevent campylobacteriosis, the top foodborne disease worldwide. The University of Arizona hosted its 9th annual Innovation Day at the UA on March 6. The event celebrated the UA's success in technology development and innovation by highlighting the research achievements of students and faculty and staff members. | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Video2011 Leading Edge Researcher Mary M Poulton | Mary M. Poulton, Ph.D., is University Distinguished Professor, Director Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources, Head of Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. She directs the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources, which spans science, engineering, health, business and policy to ensure responsible stewardship and development of the Earth's mineral resources. Innovation Day at The University of Arizona (UA) celebrates technology development and commercialization by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff and faculty. The Technology Innovation Awards recognize University of Arizona researchers for achievements in translating original ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace. Innovation Day, now in its eighth year, has the goals of recognizing faculty and students at the leading edge of their fields, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit on campus and introducing members of the community to the relevance of UA research in their own lives. The mission of the UA Office of University Research Parks (OURP) is to create communities of innovation that support and promote research and education, technology innovation and commercialization and high technology business development and attraction. OURP operates the UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Video2011 Student Innovator Jared Moore | Jared Moore, a final-year PhD candidate in Optical Sciences. Jared Moore has been the leading force in the invention and development of a new high-resolution pre-clinical x-ray computed tomography (CT) system that has unique capabilities beyond any commercially available product. Moore has designed and constructed an adaptive, pre-clinical x-ray CT system named FaCT, which can adjust its magnification and field of view, as well as its emitted x-ray beam illumination profile according to the object being imaged. Innovation Day at The University of Arizona (UA) celebrates technology development and commercialization by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff and faculty. The Technology Innovation Awards recognize University of Arizona researchers for achievements in translating original ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace. Innovation Day, now in its eighth year, has the goals of recognizing faculty and students at the leading edge of their fields, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit on campus and introducing members of the community to the relevance of UA research in their own lives. The mission of the UA Office of University Research Parks (OURP) is to create communities of innovation that support and promote research and education, technology innovation and commercialization and high technology business development and attraction. OURP operates the UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Video2011 Faculty Innovator of the Year Evan C. Unger | Dr. Evan Unger, M.D., F.A.C.R., Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering; Director of Body Imaging for the Department of Radiology; Co-Director of the Arizona Cancer Center's Cancer Imaging Program. Innovation Day at The University of Arizona (UA) celebrates technology development and commercialization by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff and faculty. The Technology Innovation Awards recognize University of Arizona researchers for achievements in translating original ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace. Innovation Day, now in its eighth year, has the goals of recognizing faculty and students at the leading edge of their fields, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit on campus and introducing members of the community to the relevance of UA research in their own lives. The mission of the UA Office of University Research Parks (OURP) is to create communities of innovation that support and promote research and education, technology innovation and commercialization and high technology business development and attraction. OURP operates the UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Video2011 Leading Edge Researcher Erica L. Corral | Erica L. Corral, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and BIO5 Faculty Member. She focuses on high-temperature materials for use in extreme environmental applications such as in aerospace vehicles. Innovation Day at The University of Arizona (UA) celebrates technology development and commercialization by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff and faculty. The Technology Innovation Awards recognize University of Arizona researchers for achievements in translating original ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace. Innovation Day, now in its eighth year, has the goals of recognizing faculty and students at the leading edge of their fields, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit on campus and introducing members of the community to the relevance of UA research in their own lives. The mission of the UA Office of University Research Parks (OURP) is to create communities of innovation that support and promote research and education, technology innovation and commercialization and high technology business development and attraction. OURP operates the UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Video2011 Leading Edge Researcher David S. Alberts | David S. Alberts, M.D., is Regents Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology, Nutritional Sciences, Public Health & BIO5, and Director, Arizona Cancer Center. Innovation Day at The University of Arizona (UA) celebrates technology development and commercialization by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff and faculty. The Technology Innovation Awards recognize University of Arizona researchers for achievements in translating original ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace. Innovation Day, now in its eighth year, has the goals of recognizing faculty and students at the leading edge of their fields, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit on campus and introducing members of the community to the relevance of UA research in their own lives. The mission of the UA Office of University Research Parks (OURP) is to create communities of innovation that support and promote research and education, technology innovation and commercialization and high technology business development and attraction. OURP operates the UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | Video2011 Leading Edge Researcher Christopher Hulme | Christopher Hulme, Ph.D., is Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology, BIO5 Institute Member and Arizona Cancer Center Member. Innovation Day at The University of Arizona (UA) celebrates technology development and commercialization by highlighting the research achievements of students, staff and faculty. The Technology Innovation Awards recognize University of Arizona researchers for achievements in translating original ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace. Innovation Day, now in its eighth year, has the goals of recognizing faculty and students at the leading edge of their fields, encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit on campus and introducing members of the community to the relevance of UA research in their own lives. The mission of the UA Office of University Research Parks (OURP) is to create communities of innovation that support and promote research and education, technology innovation and commercialization and high technology business development and attraction. OURP operates the UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park and the Arizona Center for Innovation. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Video2010 UA at the Leading Edge – Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) | Drs. Chierie Kubota, Murat Kacira and Patricia Rorabough and Mr. Myles Lewis present CEAC’s innovative interdisciplinary research programs including high value transplant production, crop nutritional quality enhancement, new lighting technology for plant | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | Video2010 UA at the Leading Edge Hong Hua, Ph.D. | UA at the Leading Edge | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | Video2010 UA at the Leading Edge Michael Gehm, Ph.D. | UA at the Leading Edge | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | Video2010 UA at the Leading Edge Rainer Gruessner, M.D. | UA at the Leading Edge | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | Video2010 UA at the Leading Edge Roger Angel, Ph.D. | UA at the Leading Edge | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | Video2010 UA Technology Innovation Awardee Eugene Gerner, Ph.D. | -- | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2009 Leading Edge Researcher Charles Falco - full interview audio only | -- | 4/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2009 Leading Edge Researcher Jennifer Barton - full interview audio only | -- | 4/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2009 Innovator of the Year Victor J. Hruby - full interview audio only | -- | 4/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2009 Leading Edge Researcher Jonathan Overpeck - full interview audio only | -- | 4/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2009 Leading Edge Researcher Emmanuel Katsanis - full interview audio only | -- | 4/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2009 Leading Edge Researcher Eugene W. Gerner - full interview audio only | -- | 4/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | Video2009 Innovator of the Year Victor J. Hruby | Victor J. Hruby, PhD, Regents' Professor of chemistry | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | Video2009 Leading Edge Researcher Jonathan Overpeck | -- | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | Video2009 Leading Edge Researcher Jennifer Barton | -- | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | Video2009 Leading Edge Researcher Eugene W. Gerner | -- | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | Video2009 Leading Edge Researcher Emmanuel Katsanis | -- | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | Video2009 Leading Edge Researcher Charles Falco | -- | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoLaurence Hurley: 2007 Technology Innovation Award | Office of Economic Development | 4/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoNasser Peyghambarian: 2007 Technology Innovation Award | Office of Economic Development | 4/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoMartin Tomasko: Instrumentation Package Saturn Moon Landing | -- | 4/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoYitshak Zohar: Research on the Design of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) | -- | 4/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoSudha Ram: The Principle of Data Provenance | -- | 4/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoBonner Denton: Inventions and Instrumentation for Materials Analysis | -- | 4/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoLaurence Hurley: Research in Bio-markers and Anti-cancer Drug Design Discoveries | -- | 4/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoJay Nunamaker: Softare Development to Increase Value and Efficiency of Human Communications | Office of Economic Development | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoRon Weinstein: Bringing Medical Care to Rural Communities Worldwide Using Tele-technology | Office of Economic Development | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoMary Wirth: Separating and Identifying Macromolecules in Micro-chips Using Newly Developed Substrates | Office of Economic Development | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | VideoRod Wing: Feeding the World Using Genomics & Bioengineering | Office of Economic Development | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoChuck Higgins: The Brain-Machine Interface | Office of Economic Development | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | VideoGalgiani & Nix: The Valley Fever Vaccine Project | Office of Economic Development | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 44 Episodes |
