Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth

Today, we celebrate John Bitzan and his research. His academic publications have been cited 1,000 times! This milestone highlights the impact and reach of his work over the course of his career. Here are some fun facts from his Google Scholar profile: 🥇 Most Cited Publication: Railroad Costs and Competition: The Implications of Introducing Competition to Railroad Networks >>Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gt2YTM8M 📗 Total Number of Articles Listed: 127 💡 Number of Citations in 2024: 32

Join us on September 27th, as we welcome Daniel Bennett to speak at our Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop! Daniel’s research seeks to better understand how environmental change influences entrepreneurship and innovation, and the implications for regional and national economic development. At this event, he will be discussing the relationship between democracy and entrepreneurship. We hope to see you there! 📅 September 27 ⏲ 10:00 -11:00 a.m. 📍 Beckwith Recital Hall / Zoom

We are thrilled to announce our first speaker for our fall Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop, Leah Kral. At this event, you will learn how wildly successful nonprofits inspire and deliver results. We look forward to seeing you there, and as a bonus, the first 50 in-person guests will receive a copy of Leah's book.

"As we navigate the era of AI, we must equip everyone—not just students—with the skills to leverage new technologies effectively. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and ethical AI use, we can turn potential threats into opportunities for growth and innovation." Read the latest op-ed written by Oudom Hean and Parker Jabas: https://lnkd.in/eG6RT4NJ

The Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth is delighted to announce the addition of two new research specialists, Dr. Robert Mayo, Ph.D. and Nicholas O., to our team. Their extensive expertise and fresh perspectives will further our mission. John Bitzan, Menard Family Director of the Challey Institute said, "I'm thrilled that we're adding these highly qualified researchers to our team. They'll help us continue to identify solutions that will unleash the economic potential of the state, the region, and the nation." Learn more about our new team members and their role at our institute: https://lnkd.in/gEr7p9M5

Raymond March has a new op-ed out in The Washington Times. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gjHcGywQ

Today we celebrate Alfredo Roa-Henriquez and his team for receiving a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant! As you'll see in our announcement, "This research promises to deliver meaningful contributions to the field of disaster resilience and improve the capacity of minority- and women-owned businesses to recover and thrive after catastrophic events." Read the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gEKAPnz5

Billions are being invested in infrastructure projects nationwide, and Chau Le's research highlights why it's time to modernize the bidding process. Read his op-ed in DC Journal here: https://lnkd.in/guggeK4x

Watch as Dr. Carol A. Archbold shares details about her findings regarding body worn cameras and how the Fargo Police Department feels about wearing them in this KVRR - FOX News interview. https://lnkd.in/gBhMrXfK