Industry Research Summit at Kettering University Explores Future Collaborations Under NSF EPIIC Grant
The inaugural Industry Research Summit—the first opportunity to bring EMERGE members together at Kettering University—was held on May 17, 2024. In keeping with the EMERGE goals, the summit featured distinguished speakers and engaging discussions meant to enhance partnerships between Kettering University and industry stakeholders.
The phrase, ‘Necessity is the mother of invention,’ is really the starting point for industry. We will not work on projects or research or partnerships that do not fulfill one of our needs,” said Dr. Abell, a former member of the Kettering faculty. “And from my own university experience, it’s very difficult to know what these needs are unless you are very close to an industry partner.”
During the daylong Summit, attendees engaged in interactive discussions and breakout sessions to enhance Kettering University’s industry collaborations through classroom-based and cutting-edge research. The event culminated in a poster exhibit where faculty showcased their research goals, identifying opportunities for future partnerships. The insights and recommendations from all Summit participants will be compiled into a report that will be a blueprint for Kettering University’s Year 2 plans for the NSF EPIIC grant.
