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<p class="MsoNormal">UC Riverside's <a href="https://ucrotp.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">
Office of Technology Partnerships (OTP)</a> is thrilled to invite you to Volume 9 of our University-Industry Research Engagement (UIRE) Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 14th at 1:00 PM. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you’ve ever been curious about collaborating with an industry leader like Microsoft, please join two of Microsoft’s Principal Program Managers Riyaz Pishori and Claudia Roessler and our host co-host Elia Scudiero of the Department of
Environmental Sciences to answer any burning questions you have. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This Microsoft webinar will be co-hosted by Elia Scudiero; Associate Professional Researcher, Department of Environmental Sciences whose research encompasses digital agronomy, GIS, and Hyper-dimensional data analysis.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Science and technology are playing a vital role in enhancing and safeguarding the global food system, from production to consumption. In this talk, we will explore how Microsoft Research is advancing the state of art in data science, analytics
and new Generative to enable more efficient, resilient, and sustainable agriculture. Microsoft will share research collaborations, investment in industry platforms, and strategic partnerships in agriculture, as well as share some market observations that influence
the commercialization of AgTech solutions and go to market strategies. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>What you will learn:</u></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Gain insights into industry-university collaborations <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Explore research opportunities tailored for faculty. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Discover avenues to enhance career prospects for students. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Dive into programs that bridge academia and industry. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdumoqD0iGNFfxwNmkIVMqaSbF7-7V8jQ#/registration" target="_blank">Register for the Zoom Webinar Here</a> <br>
(Webinar will be recorded) <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Promotional Flyer attached</span>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>What is the University-Industry Research Engagement Speaker Series? </u></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our UIRE Speaker Series is a monthly webinar led by UCR’s <a href="https://ucrotp.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">
Office of Technology Partnerships</a> that serves as a beacon for faculty who are eager to comprehend the intricacies of University – Industry engagement. Learn how collaborations between universities and industry work, uncover research avenues, and explore
opportunities aligned with UCR’s <a href="https://oasis.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">
SoCal OASIS ™ Initiative</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Don’t miss out on this unique chance to broaden your horizons and foster meaningful connections between academia and industry.
<a href="https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdumoqD0iGNFfxwNmkIVMqaSbF7-7V8jQ#/registration" target="_blank">
RSVP for the Zoom webinar here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">See you on the webinar! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">~ Jim<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Jim Llano<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Associate Director, Corporate & Strategic Partnerships<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Office of Technology Partnerships<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">University of California, Riverside
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Office: 951 827-4808 | Cell: 805 264-7828<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:james.llano@ucr.edu">james.llano@ucr.edu</a> |
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-llano-3143959">LinkedIn</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Report</span></a></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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