http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/ Technology Commercialization News Feed from Purdue University News Service en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/apps-may-open-communication-door-for-children,-families-affected-by-severe,-non-verbal-autism.html Stephen and Diane Beaudoin have tried for years to fully communicate with their son, David, 11, who is diagnosed with severe, non-verbal autism. The Beaudoins credit SPEAK all!, an iPad application, with the enriched communication they now have with their son. David has been using SPEAK all! for about one year. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/apps-may-open-communication-door-for-children,-families-affected-by-severe,-non-verbal-autism.html Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-innovation-could-help-people-with-severe-hearing-loss.html Mel Chua, a Purdue University doctoral candidate in engineering education, received her current set of hearing aids in May 2012. She has severe hearing loss but has not worn hearing aids most of her adult life because they did not offer a significant improvement to her hearing. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-innovation-could-help-people-with-severe-hearing-loss.html Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/seminar-on-protecting-digital-technology-intellectual-property-set-for-may-20.html Researchers at educational institutions, entrepreneurs, inventors and the general public will learn about protecting digital technology intellectual property during a free seminar May 20 at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/seminar-on-protecting-digital-technology-intellectual-property-set-for-may-20.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:41:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/alumni-group-may-hold-venture-capital-secret-for-startups,-next-big-idea-from-purdue-faculty,-researchers.html A new all-volunteer, nonprofit group composed of Silicon Valley-based Purdue University alumni could provide Purdue innovators and entrepreneurs with another avenue of support to commercialize the university's innovations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/alumni-group-may-hold-venture-capital-secret-for-startups,-next-big-idea-from-purdue-faculty,-researchers.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-invention-could-improve-workplace-safety.html Industrial and government health and safety inspectors who regularly check work sites for levels of physical, chemical and biological agents could find their own work environments safer through an innovation developed by a Purdue University graduate student. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-students-invention-could-improve-workplace-safety.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/matrix-bio-signs-metabolomics-biomarker-licensing-agreement-with-quest-diagnostics-for-development-of-breast-cancer-recurrence-test.html Matrix-Bio Inc. (http://www.matrix-bio.com/index.php), a diagnostics company that uses metabolite profiling to detect cancer and other diseases, has signed an exclusive global licensing and marketing agreement for metabolomic biomarkers with Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/matrix-bio-signs-metabolomics-biomarker-licensing-agreement-with-quest-diagnostics-for-development-of-breast-cancer-recurrence-test.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-engineering-students-win-regional-competition,-100,000.html A team of four students in Purdue's College of Engineering moved one step closer to developing technology that could strengthen the operations of high-volume manufacturers and energy-generating devices like wind turbines. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q2/purdue-engineering-students-win-regional-competition,-100,000.html Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/faculty,-staff-applications-for-trask-innovation-fund-awards-due-april-12.html Purdue University researchers in all disciplines seeking funds to develop discoveries can submit proposals through Friday, April 12 to receive up to $50,000 for a six-month period from a fund managed by the Purdue Research Foundation (http://www.prf.org). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/faculty,-staff-applications-for-trask-innovation-fund-awards-due-april-12.html Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-developed-technology-could-provide-a-solution-to-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria,-save-lives.html Through the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, several types of bacteria have become resistant to drugs that were designed to kill them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that some of these 'superbugs' are linked to tens of thousands of deaths in the United States annually, including 14,000 for C. difficile and 19,000 for MRSA. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-developed-technology-could-provide-a-solution-to-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria,-save-lives.html Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-engineering-students-to-compete-in-regional,-national-competitions.html Researchers in Purdue University's College of Engineering could improve the operations of energy-generating devices like wind turbines and high-volume manufacturers with their patent-pending sensor that monitors the performance of bearings. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-engineering-students-to-compete-in-regional,-national-competitions.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/free-workshop-on-navigating-fda-and-other-federal-regulatory-pathways-offered.html The Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization is offering a free workshop on navigating the complex regulatory requirements for patenting and protecting intellectual property in the pharmaceutical drug and medical device sectors. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/free-workshop-on-navigating-fda-and-other-federal-regulatory-pathways-offered.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:21:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue--pearson-partner-to-include-online-writing-lab-in-new-mobile-learning-resource.html Purdue University's Online Writing Lab will be included in a Pearson mobile writing resource designed for smart phones and tablets through an agreement between Purdue Research Foundation and Pearson. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue--pearson-partner-to-include-online-writing-lab-in-new-mobile-learning-resource.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdues-emerging-innovations-fund-invests-250,000-in-two-life-sciences-companies.html Two life sciences companies that are commercializing Purdue University innovations can receive up to $250,000 in investments from the Emerging Innovations Fund, an evergreen fund created to accelerate the commercialization of early-stage discoveries. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdues-emerging-innovations-fund-invests-250,000-in-two-life-sciences-companies.html Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:18:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/hasler-appointed-president-of-purdue-research-foundation.html Purdue President Mitch Daniels announced Wednesday (Feb. 27) the appointment of Dan Hasler as president of the Purdue Research Foundation and chief entrepreneurial officer. Daniels will remain as chair of the PRF Board of Directors, which voted on the appointment at its meeting Wednesday morning. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/hasler-appointed-president-of-purdue-research-foundation.html Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:30:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/airline-expert-faa-sequester-cuts-will-clobber-airlines.html The aviation researcher behind the annual Airline Quality Rating report says the upcoming federally mandated FAA cutbacks will smear the reputation of airlines and lose them business, perhaps permanently. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/airline-expert-faa-sequester-cuts-will-clobber-airlines.html Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/m4-sciences-signs-second-agreement-with-belgium-based-nv-bekaert-sa-to-expand-machining-technology-in-global-metals-market.html James Mann, CEO of M4 Sciences LLC, announced that the company has signed a second technology sublicense agreement for its Modulation-Assisted Machining (MAM)® technology. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/m4-sciences-signs-second-agreement-with-belgium-based-nv-bekaert-sa-to-expand-machining-technology-in-global-metals-market.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:50:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/expert-american-airlines-merger-likely-a-fiasco-for-passengers,-industry.html American Airlines' planned merger with US Airways could leave the flying public holding the virtual air-sick bag, according to the researcher responsible for the annual Airline Quality Rating (AQR) report. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/expert-american-airlines-merger-likely-a-fiasco-for-passengers,-industry.html Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:51:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-opens-up-intellectual-property-rules-for-students.html Purdue University student inventors will own their innovations thanks to a new interpretation of the university's policy governing intellectual property. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/purdue-opens-up-intellectual-property-rules-for-students.html Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/innovation-fund-boosts-commercialization-of-purdue-technologies.html Purdue University innovations in research areas including personal health monitoring, advanced diabetes treatment and energy-efficient metal sheet processing, received more than $260,000 in the most recent round of awards through the Trask Innovation Fund. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/innovation-fund-boosts-commercialization-of-purdue-technologies.html Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/seminar-about-discovery-disclosures-and-america-invents-act-set-for-jan.-30.html Researchers at educational institutions, inventors, entrepreneurs and the general public are invited to a free seminar about disclosing scientific discoveries on Jan. 30 at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2013/Q1/seminar-about-discovery-disclosures-and-america-invents-act-set-for-jan.-30.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/new-agricultural-electronic-insect-trap-saves-labor,-monitors-insect-data,-reduces-insecticide-use.html A new agricultural electronic insect trapping device has the potential to automatically monitor insect pest populations and reduce the amount of insecticides emitted into the environment. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/new-agricultural-electronic-insect-trap-saves-labor,-monitors-insect-data,-reduces-insecticide-use.html Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-student-inventors-to-be-honored-at-reception.html Purdue student inventors are leading a national trend where undergraduate and graduate students are actively participating in patenting their discoveries. In the 2011-12 fiscal year, 355 student inventors contributed to a Purdue discovery, up from 218 in 2010-11. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-student-inventors-to-be-honored-at-reception.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/national-clean-energy-competition-seeks-entries-from-indiana-collegiate-researchers,-students.html Researchers and students at Indiana universities and colleges are eligible for a Department of Energy competition seeking the nation's top business plans based on clean energy technologies. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/national-clean-energy-competition-seeks-entries-from-indiana-collegiate-researchers,-students.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:55:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-student-inventors-to-be-recognized-for-patented-discoveries.html A special reception set for Wednesday (Dec. 5) will honor the record number of Purdue University students who made discoveries in the past year. In the 2011-12 fiscal year, 355 student inventors contributed to a Purdue discovery, up from 218 in 2010-11. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-student-inventors-to-be-recognized-for-patented-discoveries.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/america-invents-act-and-you-seminar-set-for-dec.-3.html Researchers from educational institutions, entrepreneurs, inventors and the general public can learn methods of protecting their intellectual property during a free seminar on Dec. 3 at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/america-invents-act-and-you-seminar-set-for-dec.-3.html Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:58:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-technology-can-fry-food-with-minimal-oil.html Technology developed by a food scientist at Purdue University could cook food that retains its 'fried' flavor and consistency and has up to 50 percent less fat and fewer calories than food cooked using conventional methods. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-technology-can-fry-food-with-minimal-oil.html Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-research-foundation-receives-7-international-awards.html The Purdue Research Foundation and its Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization received seven 2012 MarCom awards in the international competition that honors excellence in creativity, design, writing and publication of marketing materials. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/purdue-research-foundation-receives-7-international-awards.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:00:00 EST http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/m4-sciences-delivers-first-ever-live-tribomam-drilling-system.html James Mann, CEO of M4 Sciences LLC, announced Wednesday (Nov. 14) that M4 Sciences has delivered new 'LIVE' TriboMAM drilling systems for Modulation-Assisted Machining (MAM) technology. The new system could change global product manufacturing because it enables a new method of mechanical drilling in high-performance metals and alloys such as stainless steels and titanium alloys. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/m4-sciences-delivers-first-ever-live-tribomam-drilling-system.html Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/entrepreneurs-to-present-their-ideas,-companies-at-startup-weekend-indianapolis.html About 100 participants are expected at the eighth Startup Weekend Indianapolis where entrepreneurs will join forces to present their ideas, discoveries and potential startups during a 54-hour brainstorming and business-building event slated for Nov. 16-18 at the Speak Easy, 5255 N. Winthrop Ave. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q4/entrepreneurs-to-present-their-ideas,-companies-at-startup-weekend-indianapolis.html Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-designed-fiber-may-improve-digestive-health.html Fiber designed by a Purdue University food scientist may improve digestive health and decrease the risk of colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and diverticulosis. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-designed-fiber-may-improve-digestive-health.html Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/directory-lists-more-than-4,400-funding-opportunities-in-biomedical,-health-care-sectors.html Health-care and biomedical professionals seeking funding for education, research, faculty development, facility and organizational support, along with conferences, will find state, national and international funding sources in the newest edition of a grant directory with more than 4,400 records. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/directory-lists-more-than-4,400-funding-opportunities-in-biomedical,-health-care-sectors.html Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-innovations-to-be-showcased-aug.-21-for-licensing,-commercialization-deals.html Purdue University-discovered technologies and processes that are ready to be delivered to the public through licensing or commercialization will be featured Aug. 21 during an event in Northwest Indiana. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-innovations-to-be-showcased-aug.-21-for-licensing,-commercialization-deals.html Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/innovation-fund-awards-nearly-200,000-to-help-commercialize-purdue-discoveries----.html The Trask Innovation Fund (TIF) awarded nearly $200,000 to Purdue researchers studying alternative fuels, pharmaceutical drug dosage forms, assisted reproductive technology and a mobile app for note-taking in the most recent round of awards through the Trask Innovation Fund. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/innovation-fund-awards-nearly-200,000-to-help-commercialize-purdue-discoveries----.html Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-research-park-entrepreneurship-academy-awards-vouchers-to-indiana-high-school-students.html Three teams of Indiana high school juniors and seniors received college tuition vouchers at the sixth annual Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/purdue-research-park-entrepreneurship-academy-awards-vouchers-to-indiana-high-school-students.html Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q2/technology-licensed-through-purdue-office-of-technology-commercialization-named-rd-100-award-winner.html Hydraulic hose technology developed by Eaton Corp. and Purdue University, and licensed through the Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization, has been named a 2012 R&D 100 Award winner by the editors of R&D magazine. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q2/technology-licensed-through-purdue-office-of-technology-commercialization-named-rd-100-award-winner.html Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q2/campus-technology-magazine-picks-hotseat,-doubletake-and-mixable-as-top-innovations-for-2012.html Campus Technology magazine is recognizing Purdue as an international campus technology innovator for Hotseat, Mixable and DoubleTake, three mobile applications that bolster engagement inside and outside the classroom using technology already integral to students. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q2/campus-technology-magazine-picks-hotseat,-doubletake-and-mixable-as-top-innovations-for-2012.html http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research_park_foundation/2012/120502PizloRobotVision.html Wed, 2 May 2012 11:42:00 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