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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">UC Riverside's
<a href="https://ucrotp.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">Office of Technology Partnerships (OTP)</a> is thrilled to invite you to Volume 10 of our University-Industry Research Engagement (UIRE) Speaker Series on
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Wednesday, April 17<sup>th</sup> at 12:00 PM</span></b> featuring Pam Marrone, PhD; CEO of Invasive Species Corporation. This is a hybrid event both in person and virtual via zoom.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold">In Person Location</span></font></b>: Orbach Library Conference Room 240<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold">Lunch will be provided-
</span></font></b>for those attending In-Person at Orbach Library. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-style:italic">This Wednesday April 17<sup>th</sup> webinar will be co-hosted by Hailing Jin, Cy Mouradick Endowed Chair and UCR Professor, Plant Molecular Geneticist Biology.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For those wishing to attend In-Person, please go to attached flyer / QR code and click on “<b><span style="font-weight:bold">I’m Interested</span></b>.”
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dr. Pam Marrone (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-marrone-110ab6/">Link</a>) spent her 30+ year career focused on biological products for pest management and plant health,
having started and led three BioAg companies (Entotech, AgraQuest and Marrone Bio Innovations (now called Profarm Group), all of which were sold to larger companies. The Speaker Series with Dr. Pam Marrone will provide an opportunity to learn about the transformative
potential of biologicals for pest management and plant health as Dr. Marrone shares insights from her lifelong entrepreneurial journey. Gain valuable perspectives on overcoming adoption challenges and driving industry change over lunch and collaborative discussions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-style:italic">“Synthetic chemical pesticides used to control pests are often acutely toxic. Some are suspected carcinogens and their use have other harmful effects on the
environment, humans, animals, and beneficial insects such as pollinators. Many of these chemical pesticides have not actually proven effective against the invasive species we are targeting or are too harmful to be applied to these sensitive environments.
Instead, we discover, develop, and deploy biological solutions from microorganisms and other natural sources such as plant extracts.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold">What you will learn and key takeaways<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Understanding the power of biologicals in modern agriculture
<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Entrepreneurial insights from a pioneering figure in AgTech
<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Gain insights into industry-university collaborations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Explore research opportunities tailored for faculty. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Discover avenues to enhance career prospects for students. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dive into programs that bridge academia and industry. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow;font-weight:bold">Promotional Flyer and registration with QR code attached</span>.<o:p></o:p></font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold">What is the University-Industry Research Engagement Speaker Series? </span></font></u></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">If you are unable to attend in person, the webinar will be available via Zoom.
<i><span style="font-style:italic">Please note zoom registration link</span></i>:
<a href="https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsduypqD4uGtJeTs-sHU3ptbq4-GkS_VwW">
https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsduypqD4uGtJeTs-sHU3ptbq4-GkS_VwW</a></span><o:p></o:p></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Don’t miss out on this unique chance to broaden your horizons and foster meaningful connections between academia and industry!
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We look forward to seeing you on April 17<sup>th</sup>!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">~ Jim
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;font-weight:bold">Jim Llano<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none;font-style:italic">Associate Director, Corporate & Strategic Partnerships<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Office of Technology Partnerships<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="1" face="Arial"><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"><font size="1" face="Arial"><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></font></p>
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