BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

The Northwest Ohio Manufacturing ForumBusiness Diversification

November 20, 2009Dr. Deanne Snavely, Interim Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the

Graduate College

BGSU StrengthsNationally recognized for:

Strong undergraduate teaching and learningBeing named by U.S.New & World Report as one of 24 universities nationwide–both public and private–for graduating more students based on our student demographics

BGSU StrengthsNationally recognized for:

Excellent programs in supply chain management, industrial organizational psychology and photochemical sciencesInnovative programs and academic models including acclaimed residential learning centers

Centers of Excellence Sustainability and the Environment

Stem educationSolar energy conversion High efficiency internal lightingAlgal fuelsWind energy generationEnvironmental sustainability

Excellence in the Arts: Innovations, Leadership and CollaborationDeveloping Effective Businesses and Organizations21st Century Educator PreparationHealth and Wellness Across the Lifespan

Office of Technology Transfer and ServicesTechnology Transfer

commercialize intellectual property developed at BGSUPatent applications Licenses

Ceramic 3-D objects from computer-generated design

Start-up companiesBlue Water Satellite, Inc.Crosshairs Technology, Inc.At-Bats-Stats, Inc.

ServicesService contracts with external agencies based on the expertise of the BGSU facultyCurrent clients

Root LearningLeadership CircleLoma/LimraZ Corportation

Center for Regional DevelopmentInterdisciplinary group with expertise in regional economics and community development Designs and helps implement innovative and pragmatic solutions to a wide variety of regional challengesPartners with regional and global centers to explore and share development and research opportunities

Center for Regional DevelopmentRegional Research Partners (selected)

Regional Growth PartnershipToledo-Lucas County Port AuthorityNOREDToledo Area Chamber of CommerceThe City of Bowling GreenWood County Economic Development CommissionThe County Commissioners Association of Ohio