Think and Do with Ross DeVol

Heartland Forward isn’t just a think tank, it’s a think and do tank! After spending 20 years as Chief Research Officer at the Milken Institute, today’s guest, Ross DeVol, is Heartland Forward’s president and CEO.

During this episode, Ross explains the mission of Heartland forward, its four focal areas, and some of the key players who are involved. Ross also shares an overview of the most recent research they have conducted around technology transfer achievements in universities across the United States, and his thoughts on how he believes these metrics can be improved! 

In This Episode:

[00:53] Introducing today’s guest, Ross DeVol.

[02:08] Ross shares the non-traditional journey that led him to his current role as the President and CEO of Heartland Forward. 

[04:40] The mission of Heartland Forward (a “think and do” tank).

[05:21] Four areas where Heartland Forward focuses its efforts. 

[05:44] Some of the key members of Heartland Forward. 

[08:27] An overview of Heartland Forward’s most recent research report, ‘Research to Renewal: Advancing University Technology Transfer.’

[11:19] Universities that ranked highly in the research report.  

[15:58] Ross’s thoughts on how universities can improve their technology transfer metrics. 

[16:41] How governments can take the Bayh-Dole Act further.

[19:11] What universities can do to boost economic development in their regions.

[20:56] Goals for the future of Heartland Forward. 

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