Celebrating University Innovation
The third annual SIUC Technology and Innovation Expo – Fall 2011 was October 28 at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale, Illinois. The annual event aims to raise awareness of the important technological advances coming out of the University, and to expedite growth of new businesses and licensing relationships in the region.
The Expo featured new technology and invention presentations by university faculty inventors and a university spin-out discussion panel. Exhibits by event sponsors and university researchers were on display in the networking atrium. The Expo was part of Innovation Week.
Congratulations to our faculty award winners
Inventor of the Year: Dr. Y. Paul Chugh
Innovator of the Year: Dr. Ken Anderson
Startup of the Year: Dr. Bakul Dave
Student Poster Contest Award Winner: Ahmed Soueidan