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Indiana
In 2016, Indiana-based federal agencies and laboratories received a federal R&D investment of $719 million. They leveraged that investment via their technology transfer efforts to address societal needs, promote economic development and growth, and enhance U.S. competitiveness. From defense to life sciences to energy to agriculture, Indiana-based federal agencies and labs are meeting the technology transfer mission envisioned by Congress.
Connect with Indiana Laboratories
To learn more about, and connect with, Indiana’s FLC member laboratories, visit FLC Business. The web-based, searchable database displays laboratory profiles with information such as contacts, areas of expertise, laboratory history, website links, and more.
Federal Obligations for R&D in Indiana, 2016 ($ thousands)
| AGENCY | TOTAL |
|---|---|
| All agencies | 719,113 |
| Department of Agriculture | 22,201 |
| Department of Commerce | 1,957 |
| Department of Defense | 196,070 |
| Department of Energy | 46,511 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 223,896 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 1,895 |
| Department of the Interior | 3,756 |
| Department of Transportation | 16,194 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 26 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 82,715 |
| National Science Foundation | 123,891 |
Source: NSF Science and Engineering Profiles
Reps
Jennifer Stewart
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2012 Service - Representative of the Year Midwest
John Dement of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has been leading the charge for aggressive and progressive technology transfer at his lab and within the FLC under the bold banner of “information and entrepreneurship for all!” Driven by his determination to...
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2013 Laboratory Director of the Year Midwest
For five inspired years, Duane Embree redefined technology transfer at one of the nation’s most prolific research institutions, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). Appointed Technical Director in May 2007, he quickly initiated changes with remarkable results,...
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2013 Outstanding Technology Transfer Professional Midwest
At its heart, technology transfer is about connecting ideas, people, and purpose. These kinds of connections—with a large measure of creative thinking, innovation, and collaboration—led to the creation of the resoundingly successful Military 2 Market (M2M) program, a new kind of...
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2013 State and Local Economic Development Midwest
Since taking on the job of heading the Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), John Dement has completely rebuilt technology transfer at the lab. Home to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Centers of Excellence for...
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