By Xoel Cardenas, Sr. Communications Specialist, Office of the Vice President for Research
As federal priorities shift and global competition increases, building strong academic-industry partnerships is critical to accelerating innovation. At the recent UIDP Utah 2025 conference—hosted right here at the U—Dr. Erin Rothwell, Vice President for Research, shared how the university is positioning itself as a national leader in research collaboration.
In this short video, VP Rothwell shares her insights on:
- How the U is navigating a changing funding landscape
- What hosting UIDP says about Utah’s leadership in innovation and economic development
- Why partnerships are essential to turning research into real-world impact
📺 Watch the video now to hear her vision for research that delivers lasting impact.
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