Innovation Leadership Advisory Board
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Welcome to the College of Engineering Innovation Leadership Advisory Board (ILAB) web page. This page will be updated periodically with new information, and members will be notified when updates have been made.
ILAB Mission
The Dean of the College of Engineering charges the ILAB to evaluate, develop, and recommend mechanisms that further the impact of the College's considerable technology developments and innovation potential through the identification of engineering research and technology transfer opportunities and to identify creative and forward-looking industry-academic collaborations and partnerships.
The bold visionary ideas expected to come from this new advisory board will help position the College of Engineering to:
- Maintain its engineering technology excellence and leadership;
- Continue to provide industry with exceptional graduates; and
- Conduct outstanding research essential to industry success.
In addition, the ILAB members will be uniquely qualified to explore research directions and opportunities on tactical and strategic levels in the context of economic and technological trends, with an emphasis on the potential impact of engineering innovation, technology transfer, and creative and more effective private and public partnerships.
ILAB Meetings & Presentations
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