USI-Partnership with Wesselman Nature Society at Howell Wetlands
The University of Southern Indiana and Wesselman Nature Society have formed a partnership to collaborate on projects and programs at Howell Wetlands.
"Part of USI's mission is to join with regional partners and contribute to the quality of life in southwestern Indiana," said Dr. Linda Bennett, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. "This partnership with the Wesselman Nature Society reflects that mission and offers a wonderful learning laboratory for faculty and students."
Howell Wetlands is one of several areas managed by Wesselman Nature Society, whose mission is to preserve the natural resources in the Evansville area, provide environmental education experiences, and to promote the enjoyment of these treasures. Howell Wetlands is a 35-acre restored wetland located less than five miles from USI's campus.
Dr. Scott A. Gordon, dean of the Pott College of Science and Engineering, said, "With only five urban wetlands in the state of Indiana, the Howell Wetlands area is a unique living-learning laboratory and an educational gem. The development of the USI/Howell Wetlands partnership, the proximity of this site to USI, and the rich wetlands habitat will result in enriched scientific learning experiences for generations of students."
Under its new executive director, Kim Meadors, Wesselman Nature Society is evaluating its master plan and will focus on broadening the exposure and access to the community's natural treasures. USI will help Wesselman Nature Society in this endeavor through the engagement of faculty, staff, and students. In addition to providing technical expertise from the Pott College of Science and Engineering, other colleges and areas of expertise will be able to assist as requested.
For more information about the partnership, USI or Wesselman Nature Society, contact Elissa Bakke, USI Center for Applied Research at 812/454-8946, or Lauren Preske, Wesselman Nature Society/Howell Wetlands at 812/479-0771.
Innovation Pointe
The University of Southern Indiana is the university partner of downtown Evansville’s new certified technology park, Innovation Pointe. Opening in late 2006, Innovation Pointe will house a mixed use incubator focused on helping new high tech firms develop. The University of Southern Indiana will provide training and education, student interns, faculty mentors, a downtown MBA, and more to help these new companies grow.
Innovation Pointe, to be located in a completely renovated Centrum Building on Evansville’s Main Street, will provide Class A office space, high tech conferencing and training facilities, lab and prototyping facilities, and small scale manufacturing. As importantly, Innovation Pointe will provide on-site assistance throughout the commercialization process: from concept to product or service delivery.
Innovation Pointe is a merger of the Evansville Technology Council and Small Business Center, Inc., the current incubator, providing comprehensive business services and assistance to start-up companies. In addition, it will be the home to various economic development entities in the region. Innovation Pointe will play a significant regional economic development role by serving as the host site to welcome and meet with companies considering relocation to southwestern Indiana.
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