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.