ISU Research Park Recognized as Community of Innovation

ISU News: The Iowa State University Research Park received the Distinguished Community of Innovation of the Year award from the Association of University Research Parks. The award, presented on Nov. 13, recognizes ecosystems that are making an impact by helping move research to market.

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On the Move

➞ Bryan Gruhlke named President of Visionary

➞ Amy Harbert promoted to GRC Operations Risk Manager at Workiva

➞ Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., named Chief Research Officer at Des Moines University

➞ Liang Chee Wee appointed Interim President of Des Moines Area Community College

LEADERSHIP

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EDUCATION

Drake University Announces Data Analytics & AI Program in Panama

Drake News: Last month, Drake University announced the launch of a new program in Panama City, Panama. Students will be able to pursue a career-defining accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics with a minor in Artificial Intelligence from Drake’s new location at Ciudad del Saber.

TAI Member Achievements

🏆 Megan Wheelock, Business Information Security Officer at John Deere Financial, John Deere, recognized among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Iowa for 2025

🏆 Kathy Kay, CIO and EVP at Principal Financial Group, recognized on the Forbes 2025 CIO Next list

🏆 Emergent Software Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Growth Through Microsoft-Centric Technology Solutions

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INNOVATION

Feature Film Reveals Cedar Rapids' Role in Creating the Internet

The Gazette: Rockwell Collins (now part of Collins Aerospace)—one of Cedar Rapids’ most influential companies—is finally getting credit for its role in bringing the internet to life in November 1977. “The Collins Story — The Internet Connection,” a feature-length film by the Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association, was released earlier this month, sharing the story of how Cedar Rapids and Rockwell Collins played a crucial role in the birth of the revolution.