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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
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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