September 2011

International Collaboration in R&D

Research institutions and businesses in Illinois are collaborating with the international R&D community to advance science and discover new technologies that have applications far beyond Illinois’ borders. From public health to the digital sciences, Illinois’ world-class research institutions and businesses are home to international projects that have the potential to prevent diseases, increase energy efficiency and improve the quality-of-life around the world. This edition of ISTC Catalyst is dedicated to International Collaboration in R&D. Please read on to learn about Illinois-driven projects and research with global reach and impact.

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International Research Collaboration at the Advanced Digital Sciences Centre at UIUC

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International R&D at IIT in the DA-Lab (VLSI Design and Automation Lab)

Argonne – China Collaborations Benefit Both Nations

The US and the LHC Accelerator

Astellas Strengthens Global Development Team

International Contest Gives U of I Students Chance to Show How to Reduce Electronic Waste

Abbott Initiates International ABSORB BTK Clinical Trial for Treatment of Below-the-Knee Critical Limb Ischemia

South Korea and Illinois Join Forces to Advance Smart Grid

U of I Faculty Receive Seed Grants for International Research, Education, Outreach

Northwestern Highlights International Programs, Collaborations at Global Health Week

Medicine off the Midway For the Global Good Highlights University of Chicago’s Global Health Initiatives

Chicago Diabetes Project at UIC – Global Collaboration for a Functional Cure

NanoInk's Nanofabrication Systems Division Expands Presence In Asia-Pacific Region With New Distributors

More News

Midwest Clean Tech 2011
September 14, 2011
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Global Partnering Chicago 2011 - Meetings with Korean Business Partners
September 27, 2011
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Chicago Ideas Week
October 10-16, 2011
Register now to attend programs with R&D leaders including Governor Quinn, Mayor Emanuel, Pandora Founder Tim Westergren, and Pulitzer Prize Winner Thomas L. Friedman.

Great Lakes Symposium on Smart Grid and the New Energy Economy
October 18-19, 2011

3rd Annual Burrill Digital Health Meeting
February 13 - 14, 2012

Postdoctoral Society of Argonne (PSA) is hosting a career fair in conjunction with their4th Annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium on October 27th-28th, 2011. The PSA consists of a community of over 300 postdoctoral researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, the nation’s first national laboratory. Argonne's post doctoral program was recently ranked ranked 4th in the nation.

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In September 2011, ISTC Catalyst will feature Communications Technology & Smart Grid.

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