National Academy of Inventors

The Bayh-Dole Coalition has released their 2024 Faces of American Innovation report highlighting phenomenal individuals whose work of transforming early-stage discoveries into commercial products has improved millions of lives worldwide. Among those highlighted in the report are NAI Members Shafiqul Chowdhury, SMNAI; Ashok Gadgil, FNAI; and Hong Hua, FNAI. We celebrate them and all who are making strides across #innovation! Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/EBWz50Tgr9u

Join Carnegie Science this evening for an engaging conversation with 2024 Kavli Prize Laureate and NAI Fellow Dr. Robert Langer as he discusses an enterprise approach to #biotech and medicine. The talk will include how Dr. Langer utilized his background in chemical #engineering to create groundbreaking advancements in both health and #medicine. Attendance is available virtually and in-person. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/zP1550TpzOV #innovation

This #NAIMemberMonday, we are excited to welcome our newest #NAIMemberInstitution the University of Chicago! An R1 university and member of the Association of American Universities, UChicago cultivates a wide range of thoughts from peers, students, and communities to bring forth ideas that change the world. To read more about our newest Member, visit: https://ow.ly/WcTR50Tqrji Interested in learning more about what it means to be an NAI Member Institution and its benefits? Visit: https://ow.ly/Huom50Tqrjn #innovation #invention

Innovation Bootcamp—A Flexible Framework Matching Cohort Needs with Targeted Training for Improved Representation in Entrepreneurial Programs In this issue of T&I, Crystal S. Leach and Karen J.L. Burg, FNAI and NAI Board Member, focus on The University of Georgia's Innovation Bootcamp, an intensive entrepreneurship training program, which is aimed at increasing the participation of under-represented groups in the existing innovation ecosystem, with the ultimate goal of diversification. The eight-week program follows a flexible, three-pronged approach that includes foundational commercialization training while tailoring skill-building and community-building elements to the specific needs of the target cohort. The program focuses on providing tailored training and support to enhance the participation and success of under-represented groups in existing entrepreneurship programs without aiming to establish an alternative ecosystem. ? Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/PHL150SyJRO ? See the full issue: https://ow.ly/fb1r50SyJRN ? Learn more about T&I: https://ow.ly/ZIRV50SyJRM #invention #innovation #technology

Did you know NAI offers programs designed to support you on your #innovation journey? In our latest ScholarShare webinar, we dive into NAI programs and provide valuable insights on the strategic use of #patents and their role in protecting your ideas. Curious about the benefits of patents, copyrights, and trademarks? Our speakers, Anton Hopen, J.D., of Smith & Hopen, PA, and the NAI’s Julie Akhter, J.D., break down what you need to know in this informative session. Watch the webinar now: https://ow.ly/GCPV50Tp4IC #invention #innovation #IP #intellectualproperty

This #NAIMemberMonday, we're excited to highlight NAI Partnership Member, VentureWell and their new Ecosystem Futures Fellowship. This one-year program focuses on scalable #STEM solutions and is designed to enhance campus #innovation and #entrepreneurship with an emphasis on environmental sustainability, social impact, and inclusivity. Participants will benefit from professional development, immersive learning experiences, and a supportive community of forward-thinking leaders. Applications are now open for faculty members, staff and administrators of accredited U.S. higher education institutions. Join a community dedicated to advancing scalable STEM innovation and entrepreneurship solutions. Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/z3ga50T6B9b

As we begin our celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re excited to highlight the work of phenomenal inventors across the innovation ecosystem. Today we celebrate NAI Fellow Dr. Katrina Mealey, Regents Professor at #NAIMemberInstitution Washington State University. An inventor in veterinary medicine, Dr. Mealey’s work has led to discoveries that are used globally to prevent adverse drug reactions in dogs and cats. Her words of advice to young innovators? “Be bold--ask questions and take chances. Focus less on what your peers/classmates might think of you than what you can learn from every opportunity, be it in the classroom, a laboratory, or study session.” Read more on Invention Insider: https://ow.ly/iaXP50Tnmkt To learn more about Dr. Mealey and her work, visit: https://ow.ly/MnWu50Tnmaw #HispanicHeritageMonth #innovation #invention

Congratulations to Dr. Lola Eniola-Adefeso, PhD, SMNAI who was recently named the dean of #NAIMemberInstitution the University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering! With over 25 years of professional experience, Dr. Eniola-Adefeso is currently a professor at #NAIMemberInstitution the University of Michigan and is a highly respected chemical and biomedical engineer. She also serves as the president of AIMBE. Read more: https://ow.ly/x1B850SP7Sx #innovation #engineering

The National Academy of Inventors is proud to have partnered with the DOE Office of Technology Transitions to present the new Innovator of the Year award during NAI 2024! Congratulations once again to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Dr. Jason Zhang! Read more below!

Join us today for a live ScholarShare webinar Sept. 10 1-2 p.m. ET as Anton Hopen, J.D. from Smith & Hopen, PA and Julie Akhter, J.D. from NAI dive into an exploration of patent strategy and NAI programs offered to support you on your #innovation journey! Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/qVXh50SWjUP #invention #entrepreneurship #ScholarShare #intellectualproperty #IP