Welcome back to another edition of Park Points, a quick recap of news, information, and events relevant to KU Innovation Park’s mission and vision.
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LAST CALL – JUST ENOUGH DESIGN
Today is the last day to register for The Park’s final lunch and learn of 2024! Join us on Thursday, December 5, for a lesson on deciding when you have just enough design.
- This session will offer practical insights for non-designers and product leaders who want to improve their visual design skills. Get best practices on how to create simple, effective designs using foundational UX and UI principles.
- Attendees will learn how to make visually appealing, user-friendly interfaces that build trust and enhance user experience without the need for complex tools or costly design resources.
- Brian Cox with Digital Bullpen is a seasoned design professional known for his user-centered design and product development expertise.
- Networking and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., with the presentation at 12:00 p.m.
RSVP for free here. And get a design primer with some free resources for beginners on our blog.
Park joins inaugural Innovate KC Book
KU Innovation Park will be featured in the first-ever Innovate KC publication. The book highlights innovative companies and organizations that showcase the vibrant spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
“We’re building a hub of discovery that not only supports individual companies but also positions Lawrence, the Kansas City region, and the state of Kansas as leaders in bioscience and technology development,” said Adam Courtney, the Park’s CEO.
Check out the complete Park profile online here. The physical book is set for publication in 2025.
Student paper showcases KU partnership with Park company
Park company Design-Zyme has a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship with the University of Kansas. Not only did the company and university recently secure a $3 million SBIR grant for a Lyme disease vaccine, but the partnership was also recently highlighted in the University Daily Kansan, KU’s student newspaper.
- Professor Scott Hefty said the collaboration provides students and faculty experience in both academia and a commercial lab.
- “Most of the students coming out of the program are not going to work in academics. They’re going to work in some sort of an industrial setting,” Design-Zyme CEO and founder Pete Petillo told the UDK.
- Students at KU have roles in developing the Lyme disease vaccine, providing real-world hands-on learning experiences.
events at the park
- Grab one final creme brulee at the Park for 2024! Torched Goodness will briefly stop at the Park on Wednesday, December 11, from 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
- 1 Million Cups Lawrence meets at the Park every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Check out the schedule and apply to present here.
What we’re reading
- MIT Sloan: How companies use generative AI to execute with speed
- Life Science Leader: The keys to biotech success: people and relationships
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