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IN THIS ISSUE: USPTO NEWS, INVENTOR INSIGHTS,
NEW MEMBER INSTITUTE, ANNUAL MEETING UPDATES & MORE!


In honor of Women's History Month, NAI is honored to feature some of our distinguished women inventors! Read about Esther Takeuchi and Kristinia Johnson here, and tune into our social media channels for more stories from our phenomenal women inventors!  Visit NAI on  LinkedIn,  Twitter  &  Facebook
Kristinia Johnson, FNAI 2015
"I’ve always thought that engineering is magic. Whether you’re manipulating light to create a three-dimensional image, using computers and robots to augment intelligence, putting a satellite in orbit, or solving challenges here on Earth, the results are spellbinding.
 
Read More from Kristinia Johnson
Esther Takeuchi, FNAI 2012
"I once heard an interview with the actor Will Smith and he said something that resonated with me: “If you stay ready, you do not need to get ready.” This phrase speaks to the importance of perpetual learning, continued growth, and staying at the top of your own field." 
 
Read More from Esther Takeuchi


This month, in our continued efforts to share personal stories and insights from NAI inventors, we hear from Dr. Valentine Nzengung, FNAI 2019, whose discovery, Munirem, neutralizes explosives into non-hazardous end products.

"I am often asked why I put my two sons with engineering degrees in danger by having them work with me in disposing unstable explosives. Well, it is not because I want to put my sons in any danger. I will never do that to my sons or anybody. I believe in my invention, its effectiveness when applied correctly, and the value it offers to get rid of commercial explosives and military munitions on land and in our oceans.

Read Dr. Nzengung's Story                    Send Us Yours!      



SPREAD THE WORD!
 
The USPTO is accepting nominations for the 2022 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI). This award is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement and is bestowed by the President of the United States.
 

START FILING IN DOCX

Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for training webinars on how to file in DOCX through the Patent Center. Using DOCX eliminates the need for pdf conversion and alerts you to any application errors that would delay processing. 
 
  SIGN UP NOW!        LEARN MORE  
DATES AVAILABLE: March 17, 22, 29, & 31.












 
NAI WELCOMES MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
 
NAI is thrilled to welcome its newest Institutional Member, Mississippi State University in conjunction with their Mechanical Engineering Department’s iDEELab. Says Haitham El Kadiri, Department Head of Mechanical Engineering, “It is an honor to be part of NAI. Our faculty is committed to bring the real-world to our classrooms and laboratories by challenging students to solve for open-ended problems characteristic of deep technology innovation challenges in the marketplace. The collaboration with NAI is a testimony of the critical importance of inventorship in training our future generations and promoting the economic competitiveness of our state.”




 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
 

NAI Chapter of New Jersey Institute of Technology's workshop "Sustainable Societies: Global Healthcare, Innovations to Global Solutions" featured keynote speaker 2018 FNAI Roderic Pettigrew, to discuss the growing challenges in healthcare and the importance of Point-of-Care technologies. Watch now!
 
 
CONNECT WITH THE GREATEST
INVENTORS ON THE PLANET!

 
Since 2011, the world’s leading academic inventors have gathered at NAI’s Annual Meetings to connect, learn, and be inspired! Join the 400 distinguished inventors for two days of networking, insightful presentations, and panel discussions on the latest breakthroughs in the discovery ecosystem.

Join us this June 14-15 for crowd favorites like the Fellow and Senior Member induction ceremonies, NextGen Student Showcase, and our Academy Signature Gala. More details of speakers and panels coming soon!
 


 
GUESTS WILL STAY AT THE BREATHTAKING 
SHERATON GRAND AT WILD HORSE PASS

Your comfort is our top priority. This world-class facility features a spectacular setting, elegant meeting rooms, social spaces, luxurious comfort, and many amenities. 
 
SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE ON AN EXCLUSIVE BASIS

  BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE  

 



SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
TO SPEAK AT NAI2022


CHOOSE FROM THESE TOPICS:
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Innovating for Future Generations  
  • The Role of Patents in the Tenure Process 
  • The Role of Innovation in University Culture
  • & More!!!
  SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE  
MORE TOPICS LISTED ON FORM.





SHOW OFF YOUR BRIGHTEST STUDENTS!

IN THE NAI 2022 NEXT-GEN SESSION

The Next-Generation Inventor Session will spotlight excellence in collegiate research and innovation to solve problems and positively impact society. Selected teams will present their invention at NAI's Annual Meeting, June 14-15 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, AZ.
 
  SUBMIT APPLICATIONS HERE  
APPLICATIONS DUE BY 4/29/22.
  • Richard Maulsby – Program Committee Co-Chair; Senior Advisor for Marketing & Communications for NAI
  • Jessica Faison – Program Committee Co-Chair; Assistant Director, Executive Operations, Office of the Executive Vice President at ASU Knowledge Enterprise, Arizona State University
  • Robert Duncan, FNAI – NAI Board Member; President’s Distinguished Chair in Physics, Professor of Physics, Texas Tech University
  • Elizabeth Dougherty – NAI Board Member; Eastern Regional Outreach Director, Office of the Under Secretary and Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Cindy Cooper Senior Program Officer, The Lemelson Foundation
  • James Howard – Executive Director, Black Inventor’s Hall of Fame
  • Frederic Farina – Chief Innovation and Corporate Partnerships Officer, California Institute of Technology
  • Kim Stangle – Chief Operating Officer, Florida High Tech Corridor
  • Elizabeth (Lisa) Kuutila President & Chief Economic Development Officer, UNM Rainforest Innovations, University of New Mexico
  • Douglas Hockstad – Assistant Vice President, Tech Launch Arizona, The University of Arizona
  • Paul Tumarkin – Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications, Tech Launch Arizona, The University of Arizona
  • Helena Wisniewski, FNAI Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Alaska – Anchorage
RAISE YOUR VISIBILITY AS AN INNOVATION LEADER
BECOME  A SPONSOR OF NAI'S 2022 ANNUAL MEETING


A NEW LOOK,
SAME UNWAVERING
COMMITMENT

Congratulations to our partners at the Florida High Tech Corridor on the launch of their new branding initiative, as unveiled by CEO Paul Sohl, Rear Adm. USN (ret).

This effort not only gives The Corridor a fresh look, but it also represents the organization's unwavering commitment to connect, collaborate and convene partners across academia, industry, and in the community, across 23 counties in Florida.

 


Sponsored by Invent Together, this upcoming issue of Technology & Innovation will feature articles addressing issues of race, gender, and under-represented groups within the innovation ecosystem. Submit a manuscript today to be a part of this timely issue.
 



Special Editors:   
Helena Wisniewski, FNAI, University of Alaska Anchorage
Kenrick Mock, University of Alaska Anchorage
Ge Wang, FNAI, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 
Sudeep Sarkar, FNAI, University of South Florida

 


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