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NSWC Crane Command Chief Engineer Lori Zipes received the Achievement Award from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for her significant and progressive technical contributions throughout her Navy civilian career. The Achievement Award is part of SWE’s Apex Award category, which represents SWE’s highest level of awards recognizing individuals with at least 20 years of experience. Read more about Zipes and her recognition! https://lnkd.in/gRGcKh8a Society of Women Engineers INCOSE

?? Our November Newsletter is Here! Stay up-to-date with the latest Tech Park highlights, RSVP for exciting industry events, and explore new job opportunities in the area. Don’t miss out on what’s happening in our community! ?? Click here to check it out: https://ow.ly/X0UJ50UfPxR #TechParkNews #IndustryEvents #JobOpportunities #CommunityUpdates

We’re hiring! Check out our latest job opportunities on USAJobs. We have opportunities available if you’re just getting started in your career, and openings for seasoned professionals as well. Search current job openings today, and see how you can join #TheForceBehindTheFleet! https://lnkd.in/e4fwCcgv #USAJobs #NAVSEAisHiring #DoDCivilianCareers #LifeatNAVSEA #STEMCareers

Join the #INFormSeries and NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge for the NAVSEA Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer 25.1/A Topic Launch on December 10th 2024! This event will be held in conjunction with Tech Bridges across the country, this topic launch is an opportunity for businesses of all classifications to interact with NAVSEA SBIR/STTR Program Office Representatives and technical points of contact. Engage one-on-one with topic authors, ask questions about 25.1/A release topics, and learn more about the #SBIR/ #STTR process. Programming also includes Cybersecurity Training for Small Businesses, and overviews on the Midwest Tech Bridge and Indiana FAST Program. Be sure to register using the link below as in-person spots are limited! https://lnkd.in/gYXrd3cg Matt Burkett Indiana Economic Development Corporation ARI (Applied Research Institute) Joshua Pishon Erika White Brooke Pyne?#Navy #NavySBIR #NavyTopicRelease

Save the date and join Purdue@WestGate on Tuesday, December 3 for the final #FirstTuesday of 2024! Learn more info and RSVP. ?

?? Join Us for December's First Tuesday Event: Behind the Scenes of WestGate at Crane: Building an Innovation Community! On December 3rd from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at WestGate Academy, gain exclusive insights into how the Uplands Science & Technology Foundation is driving growth at WESTGATE@CRANE TECHNOLOGY PARK. Led by Bryant Niehoff, AICP, Executive Director of USTF, this presentation will dive into: ? Attracting new companies and closing deals ? Securing funding to support growth ?Planning and building critical infrastructure ? Adding amenities to create a thriving innovation hub Don’t miss this chance to see how WestGate is evolving into a vibrant innovation community. We’ll see you there! RSVP/Learn more here: https://ow.ly/TaLM50Ubwab #FirstTuesday #WestGateAtCrane #InnovationCommunity #EconomicDevelopment #USTF

The Purdue Research Foundation has named a new president and CEO. Chad Pittman will succeed Brian Edelman, who has served as president since spring of 2017 and announced his retirement in August. Pittman was selected following a national search that included the assistance of an executive search firm. ? He will begin his new role February 1, 2025. ? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zd5wEb Purdue University

Last week, the Alliance met at WESTGATE@CRANE TECHNOLOGY PARK to get an overview of Team Crane strategic goals, operational changes, and proposed community projects. At the event, NSA Crane Commander Luis G. Martinez gave the address about Team Crane updates and emphasized how NSA Crane and its surrounding communities could better collaborate to support each other's strategic goals. We would like to thank NSA Crane, with a special thank you to Commander Martinez, for holding this event! To get more insight on how local businesses and community members can collaborate with NSA Crane, attend Crane Regional Defense Group Key Leader Series event on December 11, at which Commander Martinez will once again be giving an overview on NSA Crane updates with a special focus on opportunities available for local businesses and leaders to connect with base priorities and upcoming initiatives. https://lnkd.in/gGMyCcab

Join us on December 11 for the NSA Crane State of the Installation Address given by NSA Crane Commander Luis G. Martinez! During this event, Commander Martinez will share Team Crane’s strategic goals. There will be a special focus on opportunities available for community members, including businesses and leaders, to connect with base priorities and upcoming initiatives. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/gGMyCcab Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division Crane Army Ammunition Activity

Get ready for PROPELS Sprint Week! Happening during Innovation Week (Nov. 17-22), this is an incredible opportunity to work with NSWC Crane and commercialize groundbreaking tech developed by the third-largest naval installation in the world. ?? ?? Entrepreneurs & innovators will team up with Crane’s inventors to uncover real-world applications for military IP, receive expert guidance, and build the foundation for a startup. The week wraps up with the PROPELS Showcase where teams pitch their ideas to a panel of experts! Keynote Speakers: Day 1 (Sunday, November 17) – Jason Evatt, Airborne Outfitters | “Technology Transfer Success Stories" Day 2 (Monday, November 18) – Nida Shaikh, TechLink | “Licensing Technology from the Federal Government" Day 3 (Wednesday, November 20) – David Scott, TechLink | “Intellectual Property Commercialization Ideation” Day 4 (Thursday, November 21) – Courtney Zaugg | "Force Multiplier: VentureVets' Strategic Approach to Veteran + Military Spouse Entrepreneurship" ?? PROPELS Sprint Week: Nov. 17-22 ?? PROPELS Showcase: Nov. 22 | 1:00-3:00 PM ?? Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gpvnvMEp Radius Indiana The Mill ARI (Applied Research Institute) Indiana Economic Development Corporation White River Military Coordination Alliance Crane Regional Defense Group