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Learn about Bowling Green State University's strengths, innovative programs, and Centers of Excellence that foster regional development and business diversification in Northwest Ohio.
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Bowling Green State University The Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Forum Business Diversification November 20, 2009 Dr. Deanne Snavely, Interim Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate College
BGSU Strengths • Nationally recognized for: • Strong undergraduate teaching and learning • Being named by U.S.New & World Report as one of 24 universities nationwide–both public and private–for graduating more students based on our student demographics
BGSU Strengths • Nationally recognized for: • Excellent programs in supply chain management, industrial organizational psychology and photochemical sciences • Innovative programs and academic models including acclaimed residential learning centers
Centers of Excellence • Sustainability and the Environment • Stem education • Solar energy conversion • High efficiency internal lighting • Algal fuels • Wind energy generation • Environmental sustainability • Excellence in the Arts: Innovations, Leadership and Collaboration • Developing Effective Businesses and Organizations • 21st Century Educator Preparation • Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
Office of Technology Transfer and Services • Technology Transfer • commercialize intellectual property developed at BGSU • Patent applications • Licenses • Ceramic 3-D objects from computer-generated design • Start-up companies • Blue Water Satellite, Inc. • Crosshairs Technology, Inc. • At-Bats-Stats, Inc.
Services • Service contracts with external agencies based on the expertise of the BGSU faculty • Current clients • Root Learning • Leadership Circle • Loma/Limra • Z Corportation
Center for Regional Development • Interdisciplinary group with expertise in regional economics and community development • Designs and helps implement innovative and pragmatic solutions to a wide variety of regional challenges • Partners with regional and global centers to explore and share development and research opportunities
Center for Regional Development • Regional Research Partners (selected) • Regional Growth Partnership • Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority • NORED • Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce • The City of Bowling Green • Wood County Economic Development Commission • The County Commissioners Association of Ohio