NDSU to be a leader in 'smart tags'
The tiny, powerful chips may revolutionize the supply side of merchandizing. They are called "smart tags," and North Dakota State University is at the forefront of the new technology.

First start-up business
locates in Research Park
The NDSU Research and Technology Park's first start-up company has high hopes.

Research computing center
to aid scientists, private sector
NDSU's new Center for High Performance Computing is gearing up to meet the emerging needs of university researchers and area businesses. Located at the NDSU Research and Technology Park, the center's technology puts amazing power in the hands of the user.

New legislation helps start-up companies
Venture capital is often an important key to getting a new business off the ground. With that in mind, the North Dakota Legislature recently passed two bills to make start-up dollars more readily available.

Consultant gives 'go-ahead' to incubator project
A respected consultant has recommended that the NDSU Research and Technology Park proceed with plans to develop a 40,000-square foot technology incubator. An incubator is a location in which start-up businesses receive support and access to critical tools, information, contacts and resources.

When clock strikes 5:01,
entrepreneurs gather at NDSU
The 5:01 Entrepreneur Society, based at NDSU's Research and Technology Park, is meant to promote networking between entrepreneurs, scientists, business people, investors and students.

Message from the director
This month the annual conference of the Association of University Research Parks will meet in Vancouver, British Columbia. The theme of this year's conference is "Innovating Globally." As I reviewed the agenda and thought about the accomplishments NDSU is achieving and the progress of our research park, I thought what an appropriate theme for us here at NDSU and North Dakota.

Faculty member plans to start 10 companies in 10 years
Aside from leading teams of researchers in designing state-of-the-art microsensors, pushing the limits is what Joel Jorgenson does best.

"My job is to set outrageous goals," says Jorgenson, BS '87, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and senior design faculty coordinator at North Dakota State University.