October 2024 Newsletter

The latest innovation and commercialization news from The Texas A&M University System. 

Just Over One Month Away – Have You Registered Yet?

The countdown to Innovation Forward (IF2024) is on, and you don’t want to miss this transformative event where innovation meets action! Set for November 12-14, this conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with world-class speakers who are shaping the future of AI, energy, and security innovation, and to gain exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to cutting-edge research facilities at Texas A&M.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Our second day offers breakout tracks where you will choose your afternoon, including two thrilling tour options.

Nuclear Reactor Tour: Explore the 1-megawatt TRIGA reactor, active for over 60 years, and see how industry collaborations drive energy innovation and safety. You’ll also get an exclusive look at a historical artifact held at the facility!

RELLIS, BCDC, and Smart Grid Tour: Experience advancements in military innovation and sustainable infrastructure at RELLIS and the Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). Discover the future of energy resilience through Smart Grid technology, where AI meets energy.

Get inspired hearing from leaders such as:

These are just a few of the experts driving industry change. Visit our speakers page for the…Read more.

Dr. Jan Suchodolski pictured in a staff photo.

Jan Suchodolski, Ph.D. is a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). His technology focuses on enhancing canine and feline gut health by detecting chronic GI disease. A renowned researcher at Texas A&M University, Suchodolski is pioneering the future of veterinary medicine with cutting-edge technology focused on enhancing the gut health of companion animals.

The technology “A Fecal Dysbiosis Index for Assessment of Fecal Microbiota in Dogs” developed with co-inventors, Mustafa Alshawaqfeh, Bilal Wajid, Jonathan Lidbury, Joerg Steiner, and Erchin Serpedin, is at the center of an exclusive license between The Texas A&M University System and IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Dr. Suchodolski, a pioneering inventor with technology exclusively licensed through The Texas A&M University System, exemplifies Texas A&M’s commitment to leveraging innovation for the future. Click the link to read more about the impact of the technology.

Rear view of people in an InnovationU seminar.

InnovationU will be held on October 23 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM CST. The seminar, “How Patenting Can Benefit Publishing: Tips and Best Practices” will include panelists Dr. Gerard L. Coté, a Texas A&M Regents Professor and expert in biomedical sensing technologies, and Dr. Cynthia Hipwell, a recognized technology and business process innovator, and professor. Attendees will learn practical strategies for navigating both processes from these leading innovators. The session will include Q&A and networking opportunities, accompanied by light refreshments. Register for in-person or virtual attendance. Register now! 

Pictured l-r: Ashlynn Rutherford, Clairah White, Michael Sowell, Satvik Hedge. Not pictured Aidan Hord, Dakota Fathke, Logan Garic, Nicholas Cao.

Today’s Leaders: Student Team Members

We are home to eight student assistants this semester. Our students bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that are suited to enhance our projects and initiatives. Our collaborative environment allows undergraduates and graduate students to apply their coursework directly to meaningful tasks, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application while establishing a deeper understanding of their fields and building essential professional skills. The benefits… Read more.

Stephanie Amaya pictured in staff photo.

We are excited to introduce Stephanie Amaya, Program Coordinator for Events and Outreach at Texas A&M Innovation. With a strong foundation in coordinating an entrepreneurship program for engineering students—helping them gain the skills to thrive as future innovators—Stephanie now excels at creating opportunities for researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate. A proud Texas A&M graduate, her passion for fostering innovation and building impactful events makes her an integral part of our mission to drive innovation forward.

Participants attending TNVC 2024.

Annual event sponsorship packages are now available. Tailored to suit diverse objectives and budgets, our packages offer opportunities for companies to elevate their brand presence, engage with our audiences, and drive meaningful impact. Packages include varying degrees of pre-event publicity, on-site recognition, post-event continuity, and ongoing engagement. Contact our office to learn more.

Texas A&M Innovation is focused on harvesting new innovations, protecting intellectual property, and facilitating the commercialization process to move Texas A&M University System technologies from the lab to the marketplace. For more information on about how we can partner with you as a university researcher or industry collaborator, please contact us.

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