AURP Webinars
These webinars are available to the general public through the Research Parks Subcommunity AURP facilitates as part of SSTI's TBED Community of Practice, which is supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Previous Webinar Recordings
Upcoming
AURP Community Pulse Webinar
University of South Florida Research Park
January 22nd, 2025 - 2:30-3:00pm ET
Speaker:
Allison Madden, Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Secretary, USF Research Park
Allison Madden serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary for the University of South Florida (USF) Research Foundation in Tampa, Florida. In this capacity, she plays a pivotal role in overseeing corporate governance, strategic planning, and the operations of the USF Research Park. Ms. Madden’s extensive responsibilities include community development and planning, construction oversight, vendor and client relations, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations. Her leadership contributes to the Research Park’s position as a cornerstone of USF’s Innovation Enterprise, which annually generates $582 million for Florida’s economy, sustains over 4,000 public and private sector jobs, and returns more than $71 million in tax revenue to local, state, and federal governments. In her role as Corporate Secretary of the USF Research Foundation, Ms. Madden is responsible for executing official corporate documents and supporting the management of the board of directors and executive committee.
Ms. Madden holds an MBA with a focus on management and a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Information Systems and Decision Sciences, both from USF. She is a member of the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies.
Beyond USF, Ms. Madden has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) since 2020 and shall assume the role of President of the organization in January for a two-year term. She is currently serving as Vice President of AURP and previously as Treasurer for the 2023 calendar year. Additionally, Ms. Madden is a member of the USF Alumni Association Board of Directors and serves as Business Chair for the Tampa Bay Chapter of BioFlorida.
Throughout her career, Ms. Madden has maintained a steadfast commitment to ensuring the Research Park remains a premier destination for high-impact, high-technology research in a collaborative environment. Under her leadership, the Research Park continues to thrive as an essential hub for innovation, helping to drive economic development and research excellence in the region.
AURP Community Pulse Webinar (Members Only)
West Virginia Regional Technology Park
February 20th, 2025 - 2:30-3:00pm ET
Registration Opening Soon!
Speaker:
Matt Ballard, CEO & Executive Director, West Virginia Regional Technology Park
Matt joined the West Virginia Regional Technology Park (WVRTP) in 2020 as its CEO/Executive Director. At the Park, he manages the 258-acre asset that focuses on science, technology, innovation, and economic development. Over 28 businesses call the Park home, and together, they employ approximately 1,000 people on the Park campus. Prior to joining the Park team, Matt served as the President/CEO of the Charleston Area Alliance and Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce- a multi-faceted economic and community development organization serving the Capital City of West Virginia. During his 15 years at the Alliance, he led multiple domestic and international relocations and expansion projects that led to new job creation and positive impacts in the community.
Prior to joining the Alliance, Matt served as the Executive Director of the popular Hatfield-McCoy Trails- one of the top tourist destinations in West Virginia. The Hatfield-McCoy Trail is the only public motorized trail system in the world that is managed on private property. During Matt’s tenure, over 75 new businesses related to trail tourism opened supporting the tourism industry in southern West Virginia. Before tackling tourism economic development in West Virginia, Matt served as Special Assistant for Public Policy to the Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Revenue.
Matt is a West Virginia native, originally from Shinnston, West Virginia. He holds an undergraduate degree from Alderson Broaddus University in Nursing, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from West Virginia University.
AURP Community Pulse Webinar (Members Only)
UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
March 13th, 2025 - 2:30-3:00pm ET
Registration Opening Soon!
Speaker:
Hal Monbouquette, PhD, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UCLA
AURP Community Pulse Webinar (Members Only)
Montana State University Innovation Campus
April 17th, 2025 - 2:30-3:00pm ET
Registration Opening Soon!
Speaker:
Mark Sharpe, Executive Director, Montana State University Innovation Campus
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