Education

U-M And Los Alamos Jointly Developing Michigan-Based AI Research Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 12, 2024

The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop an advanced facility for high-performance computing and AI research. This will enhance and strengthen the university’s science, energy, and national security research capabilities and create new jobs in southeast Michigan.

Potentia Robotics: Interview With Team Leader Anish Suvarna About The Student-Run Nonprofit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 5, 2024

Potentia Robotics is a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which was created by students at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia. Pulse 2.0 interviewed Potentia Robotics Team Leader Anish Suvarna to learn more about the nonprofit.

University Of Cincinnati’s 1819 Venture Lab Partnering With Flywheel For SustainableCincy Cohort

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 1, 2024

The University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Venture Lab—in partnership with the Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub—announced it is helping five socially minded startups grow. The first-ever SustainableCincy collaboration between these two startup accelerator programs is expected to drive positive social impact and innovation throughout Greater Cincinnati.

University Of Utah Collaborating With Sandia National Laboratories

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 26, 2024

The University of Utah (U of U) and Sandia National Laboratories have signed a strategic partnership that will help develop collaborations in various technical areas and give U of U researchers and students opportunities to develop new skills and research paths by working on projects in Sandia facilities.

Genprex Signs License Deal With University Of Michigan For Lung Cancer Treatment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 25, 2024

Genprex - a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes - announced it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with the University of Michigan, giving Genprex a worldwide exclusive license to the University's patent rights relating to its lead drug candidate Reqorsa Gene Therapy (quaratusugene ozeplasmid), in combination with ALK-inhibitors for the potential treatment of ALK-EML4 positive translocated lung cancer.

Vanderbilt University’s ‘Dare To Grow’ Campaign Reaches $3.2 Billion Goal Nearly Two Years Early

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2024

Vanderbilt University’s Dare to Grow campaign - which launched publicly in spring 2023 - has surpassed its $3.2 billion fundraising goal 20 months ahead of its target date of June 30, 2026, evidencing the generosity of donors, widespread enthusiasm for the university’s vision and boundless potential for the future. The announcement, which Chancellor Daniel Diermeier shared with alumni and supporters during Reunion Weekend, is a celebration and a call to action as Vanderbilt looks ahead to deepening its impact in Nashville, across the nation and worldwide.

University Of Texas At San Antonio: $4 Million Grant Received For Setting Up Large Scale Neuromorphic Computing Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2024

The MATRIX AI Consortium at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund The Neuromorphic Commons (THOR) project. As part of this multi-university initiative, the THOR project offers researchers access to a first-of-its-kind large-scale neuromorphic computing system.

Wiley And ASU’s Fulton Schools of Engineering Collaborating On AI Tutor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2024

Wiley and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) are collaborating to develop a new generative AI-powered tutor to help students succeed in their online computer science labs.

Idealab Arizona: A New Startup Studio That Co-Founds ASU-Affiliated Tech Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2024

Idealab Arizona (a partner of Idealab Studio, the leading technology incubator) announced launching a startup studio that co-founds Arizona State University-affiliated tech startups to increase commercialized intellectual property, startups, and jobs in Arizona.

Northwestern University Partnering With Material Impact To Advance Research From Lab To Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2024

Northwestern University’s Querrey InQbation Lab (The Q) signed a new partnership with Material Impact, which is a Boston-based venture firm focused on innovations in materials science and deep tech. Launched in 2021 with funding from the State of Illinois and a generous gift from Northwestern Trustee Kimberly Querrey, The Q serves as the University’s hub for research-driven entrepreneurship, offer space and wide-ranging programming and resources to translate Northwestern’s research and development to the public.

University Of Michigan: ‘Looking To Michigan’ Campaign Aims For $7 Billion Raise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2024

The University of Michigan announced its most innovative fundraising campaign to date, intending to raise $7 billion. This is the largest effort in its history and the largest known campaign goal of any public university.

Adden Energy: Harvard University Spin-Off Secures $15 Million For Expanding EV Accessibility

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 25, 2024

Adden Energy has developed lithium-metal solid-state battery technology. To scale production and bring this technology to car manufacturers, the company has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by At One Ventures. Primavera Capital Group, Rhapsody Venture Partners, and MassVentures also participated. The funding will be used to construct a roll-to-roll pilot line production facility at Adden Energy’s headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Cornell University’s eLab Reveals 24 Student Startup Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 19, 2024

There have been 24 student teams selected for the Fall 2024 cohort of eLab (Cornell’s student startup accelerator). Now welcoming its 16th credit-bearing cohort, eLab accepts student founders from across any field of study across Cornell and trains them to launch their businesses.