The Daytona Beach News-Journal Op-Ed: University-Industry Partnerships Spark Innovation, Job Growth
This Daytona Beach News-Journal op-ed describes how universities, entrepreneurs and industry are collaborating to increase the pace of innovation and create jobs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., points to two examples of how faculty and student expertise have helped to inform local businesses.
A Mechanical Engineering graduate student leverages his computer design skills to help a nurse anesthetist improve a disposable holster she invented to store suction instruments. Meanwhile, engineers with Sparton Corporation, a leader in SONAR-based anti-submarine listening devices, implement advanced inventory control software after working closely with graduate students in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing course.
Butler notes that Embry-Riddle’s industry partnerships and Research Park have the added benefit of bringing more high-paying, high-quality jobs to Central Florida.
The full essay — published in August 2017 — is available to read on The Daytona Beach News-Journal website.