Advancing knowledge through university research
September 25, 2012On the September, 2012 edition of "The Relevant University," host Larry Burns, vice president for external affairs at The University of Toledo, explores the cutting edge research lead by our nation's colleges and universities that advances knowledge.
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In this month's episode:
Dr. James Sayer with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute shares the unique vehicle-to-vehicle wireless communications project underway in Ann Arbor to help making driving safer.
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The University of Toledo's Dr. Karen Bjorkman discusses the strong astronomy program that is advancing with a partnership with the new Discovery Channel Telescope.
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Dr. Judd Shellito with the Louisiana State University Health Science Center New Orleans talks about a new partnership in the state that teams colleges and health centers together to advance care.
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Bob Geolas, CEO of the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, provides information on the leading research business park that has long been a model for such collaborations.
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The Relevant University on News/Talk 760 WJR
Larry Burns is the host of The Relevant University. Mr. Burns, a native of Detroit, graduated in 1978 from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. As the Vice President for External Affairs at The University of Toledo, Mr. Burns is actively engaged in building relationships between the University and the immediate Toledo and greater world communities. In The Relevant University, Mr. Burns will explore the critical role higher education plays in our world. Contact The Relevant University at therelevantuniversity@utoledo.edu

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- Innovation in education keeps colleges relevant : December 20, 2012
- Experiential learning increasingly important for college students : December 3, 2012
- Improving patient care at academic medical centers : October 23, 2012
- Advancing knowledge through university research : September 25, 2012
- Branding Toledo as the heart of new manufacturing : August 29, 2012
- More adult students return to college campuses : July 24, 2012
- Support for women athletes on 40th anniversary of Title IX : June 26, 2012
- Toledo’s connections to China and international partnerships : May 22, 2012
- College graduation and what’s next for Class of 2012 : April 24, 2012
- Value of philanthropic support for higher education : March 27, 2012
- Government support for quality education : February 25, 2012
- Advances in the auto industry from 2012 NAIAS : January 24, 2012
- The value of a college degree : December 27, 2011
- Competition to recruit college students : November 22, 2011
- Sports medicine training to keep athletes healthy and safe : October 25, 2011
- The importance of university-community partnerships : September 27, 2011
- Higher education’s impact on economic development : August 23, 2011
- The role of collegiate athletics : July 26, 2011
- Presidential perspectives on staying relevant : June 28, 2011
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