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April 23rd, 2024
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature PrivCo, brought to you by PrivCo Media, LLC.
PrivCo is a premier source for business and financial data on over 300,000 major, non-publicly traded corporations, including family owned, private equity owned, venture backed, and international unlisted companies.
The List of Business Databases is an alphabetical list of databases filtered to those most applicable to business, entrepreneurship, and hospitality and tourism management programs of study.
Click Getting Started with PrivCo to watch the basics of using this database.
Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu.
Want to see a specific database promoted in an upcoming edition? Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu and we will gladly promote it.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTApril 15th, 2024
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature ABI/INFORM Collection, brought to you by ProQuest, part of Clarivate.
ABI/INFORM Collection is an all-purpose database that includes articles about companies and business trends around the world. It covers business and economics full-text journals and citations, over 45,000 business-related doctoral dissertations, country reports, and industry reports.
The List of Business Databases is an alphabetical list of databases filtered to those most applicable to business, entrepreneurship, and hospitality and tourism management programs of study.
Click Getting Started with ABI/INFORM Collection to watch the basics of using this database.
Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu.
Want to see a specific database promoted in an upcoming edition? Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu and we will gladly promote it.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTApril 8th, 2024
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature S&P Capital IQ, brought to you by S&P Global.
S&P Capital IQ is considered a top resource for company financial and valuations. It includes information on equities, credit ratings, competitors, transactions and more, and can generate lists of companies, markets, or executives.
The List of Business Databases is an alphabetical list of databases filtered to those most applicable to business, entrepreneurship, and hospitality and tourism management programs of study.
Click Getting Started with S&P Capital IQ Company Research to learn how to use this database to find company information or click Getting Started with S&P Capital IQ Screening Tips for a closer look at how to set up targeted searches.
Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu.
Want to see a specific database promoted in an upcoming edition? Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu and we will gladly promote it.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTApril 1st, 2024
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature Sage Skills: Student Success, brought to you by Sage Publications.
Sage Skills: Student Success empowers students to learn the practical academic and personal skills needed to thrive in the higher education environment and beyond through ten comprehensive modules that are relevant across all courses and disciplines.
The List of Business Databases is an alphabetical list of databases filtered to those most applicable to business, entrepreneurship, and hospitality and tourism management programs of study.
Modules include academic integrity and referencing, communications and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, data literacy, and diversity, bias, and impacting change, among others.
Click Getting Started with Sage Skills: Student Success to watch the basics of using this database.
Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu.
Want to see a specific database promoted in an upcoming edition? Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu and we will gladly promote it.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTMarch 26th, 2024
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature MRI-Simmons Catalyst, brought to you by MRI-Simmons.
MRI-Simmons Catalyst contains demographic, lifestyle, product and brand usage, and advertising media preferences reported by a sample of over 25,000 US consumers.
The List of Business Databases is an alphabetical list of databases filtered to those most applicable to business, entrepreneurship, and hospitality and tourism management programs of study.
Click Getting Started with MRI-Simmons Catalyst to watch the basics of using this database.
Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu.
Want to see a specific database promoted in an upcoming edition? Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu and we will gladly promote it.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTMarch 25th, 2024
Wednesday, April 17 | 2:00–3:00 PM | STEW 311
First-time authors often describe academic publishing as a “black box.” Join us for an engaging session with Justin Race, director of Purdue University Press that will empower you on your academic publishing journey. This session aims to demystify the academic publishing process and provide valuable insights for faculty and graduate students looking to publish their work.
You will learn about:
Why Attend:
Learn from an expert with a wealth of experience in academic publishing. Gain insights to enhance your academic publishing journey, and build a successful author-editor relationship.
About the Speaker:
Justin Race is the director of Purdue University Press, and oversees a publishing program of 25 new books and 16 journals each year in addition to heading the scholarly publishing services division. Prior to joining Purdue, he was director of the University of Nevada Press. He got his start in 2010 as an acquisitions editor with Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group. In his 14-year career he has acquired books in a multitude of fields, from fiction and memoir to engineering and astronautics. Learn more about the press.
If you have any questions or require further information, please email Mandi Gramelspacher, Libraries and School of Information Studies.
Filed under: general, News and AnnouncementsMarch 25th, 2024
A Celebration of Books
Monday, April 15 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Cornerstone Reading Room, on the first floor of HSSE Library
We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of Purdue faculty members who have dedicated their time and expertise to the publication of scholarly books during this academic year.
Publishing is an important form of scholarship and we wish to honor those who have taken on this extraordinary effort. Please take a moment to review the compilation of published books created by Purdue faculty members, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and scholarly rigor in producing a diverse array of books spanning various disciplines and topics. From groundbreaking research monographs to insightful treatises, their contributions have advanced knowledge, inspired critical thinking, and fostered intellectual growth within our academic community and beyond.
Brief remarks will begin at 4:30 PM. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, April 10.
If you have any questions or require further information, please email Mandi Gramelspacher, Libraries and School of Information Studies.
Filed under: general, News and AnnouncementsMarch 5th, 2024
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature Morningstar Investing Center, brought to you by Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar Investing Center contains information on 20,000 stocks and mutual funds, allows screening using a variety of criteria, and provides access to Morningstar Ratings and analyst reports.
Please note that this database has a five concurrent user limit, so it is important to log off when you are finished using the database.
The List of Business Databases is an alphabetical list of databases filtered to those most applicable to business, entrepreneurship, and hospitality and tourism management programs of study.
Click Getting Started with Morningstar Investing Center to watch the basics of using this database.
Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu.
Want to see a specific database promoted in an upcoming edition? Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu and we will gladly promote it.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTMarch 4th, 2024
Associate Professor Bethany McGowan was awarded a prestigious 2023–24 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award that enabled her collaboration with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in Finland. During her Fulbright experience, she conducted an in-depth examination of how regulatory and ethical principles can be leveraged to mitigate the spread of dis/misinformation.
As part of her Fulbright journey, McGowan assumed a Visiting Associate Professor position in the Communication Sciences Unit at Tampere University. Here, she delivered a graduate course on infodemiology, emphasizing effective strategies for managing information flow and combating misinformation, particularly in the context of public health emergencies.
“My Fulbright experience afforded me the invaluable opportunity to forge collaborative relationships with scholars and practitioners not only in Finland but also throughout the Nordic region. It provided me with the necessary support, time, and perspective to broaden my research endeavors on a global scale.”
Bethany McGowan
McGowan received the Fulbright Finland Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award. This accolade, designed to “empower the minds that will find global solutions to tomorrow’s challenges by fostering academic and professional expertise and excellence in leadership”, provided the framework for her project approach. Her research focused on the influence of policy and legislation on information-seeking behavior, with a keen emphasis on their impact on individuals’ ability to discern misinformation. Moreover, her research enriched her understanding of health information-seeking behavior within diverse cultural contexts.
McGowan was also honored with an Intercountry Travel Award for Fulbright Scholars in Europe, which provided funding for a brief visit to Sweden. This opportunity allowed her to broaden the scope of her research to encompass the Nordic region and the European Union.
McGowan is one of eight Purdue University faculty to have been named 2023–24 Fulbright U.S. Scholars marking the third time eight Purdue faculty have received Fulbright Awards in a single year. The grant period spanned from August 2023 to January 2024.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program, supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. It is funded through an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the program.
For over 75 years, the Fulbright Program has provided participants, who are chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential, with the opportunity to exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to the challenges facing our communities and our world.
Filed under: general, News and Announcements, UncategorizedFebruary 6th, 2024
Libraries and School of Information Studies recently hosted experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), NASA, NAVSEA, the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), and Purdue, who offered a unique opportunity for Boilermakers to gain a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property, trademark intricacies, and the pivotal role of tech transfer in today’s innovation landscape.
The first session of the day, Overview of IP, Trademark and Intro to NASA, served as a foundation for all participants, offering a glimpse into NASA’s fascinating IP portfolio and publicly available technology. Following, panelists from the USPTO, NASA, and ISBDC, guided by moderator Marilyn Nash, Regional Outreach Officer for the Midwest Regional USPTO, engaged in a thoughtful discussion on why innovators and entrepreneurs should prioritize safeguarding their IP. “Any great idea is worth stealing. If you’re thinking about starting a business, go ahead and get the protection. Trademark registration provides legal protection for your brand as well as brand distinction,” said Christina Calloway, attorney for Trademarks Customer Outreach with the USPTO.
The event showcased the tools these agencies have available for inventors to leverage. “We have the capacity to serve as a valuable resource, facilitating connections and providing essential support services,” said Jeanne King, Innovation Partnership Specialist and the Software Release Authority at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Technology Transfer Office in Cleveland Ohio.
“Indiana has a great ecosystem for assisting entrepreneurs and inventors reach their goals. The strength of this ecosystem comes from the power of synergistic partnerships, which is highlighted by partners coming together to help entrepreneurs at events such as these. If you need help navigating this ecosystem, we have resources available—from no-cost one-on-one consultants to discuss your specific business needs to accessing market research and finding sources of capital,” said Jordan Jicha, director of the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center, which is housed on campus. Heather Howard, Associate Head of Information Studies, added “if you are Purdue-affiliated and are interested in doing market research for your idea, Purdue Libraries can help you with that. We have a wealth of market industry research available and other relevant resources.”
Fostering innovation and getting researchers to commit to the process of disclosing novel ideas and filing for intellectual property protection does come with challenges. Christian Butzke, Senior University Fellow for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Purdue, highlighted the challenges and opportunities inherent in fostering a culture of entrepreneurship among faculty members. “The I&E fellows and ambassadors guide our faculty peers toward use-inspired research commercialization, towards our comprehensive Purdue Innovates entrepreneurial support ecosystem. However, in the entrepreneurship world, there are mentors and startup competitions abound, yet very little mid- to long-term funding—leading to a Series A or an exit—is available. This, coupled with a lack of time—faculty’s most precious resource—remains a major challenge for successful research commercialization. However, we’re actively addressing these challenges, sharing both success stories and lessons from setbacks and bottlenecks. Our aim is to shift academic culture, increase the societal impact of our research, while acknowledging the constraints posed by limited resources. Purdue stands as a leader in this endeavor, continuously seeking additional partnerships and investments, to build the best entrepreneurial ecosystem among public universities.”
Insights from Brooke Beier, Senior Vice President of Purdue Innovates, and Ken Waite, Chief Patent Counsel and Director of IP at Purdue Innovates provided a deeper understanding of the strategic initiatives driving innovation and IP management at Purdue. Purdue Innovates is the gateway to resources and financial support for campus inventors and entrepreneurs. Its Office of Technology Commercialization helps to amplify the impact of research on campus.
Purdue is privileged to count Associate Professor Dave Zwicky among its ranks, serving as the Patent & Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) librarian right here on campus. “PTRC operates as a nationwide network of libraries, offering invaluable insights into the patent and trademark processes. Through our services, we equip individuals with comprehensive information on navigating these intricate domains. My role extends to educating on patent and trademark searching techniques, empowering interested parties to conduct thorough and effective searches,” said Zwicky.
The day concluded with a session on exploring IP career paths in the federal government, in which students were guided through exciting possibilities in federal government careers, offering valuable advice on job opportunities at NASA and the USPTO for U.S. citizens. Both agencies highlighted that these opportunities are available for graduates from a diverse range of disciplines, and not limited to engineering or science students. “We offer design patent examiner positions specifically tailored for graduates in design and art disciplines, highlighting our commitment to embracing diverse talents and skill sets,” said Norca Torres, Patent Reexamination Specialist, who coordinated this program for the Midwest Regional Office.
“I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Horticulture, and as I contemplate the next steps in my career, my passion for Technology Transfer has ignited a profound interest within me. I was very excited to learn of today’s event and meet experts from the USPTO, NASA and more. The prospect of engaging in discussions about scientific innovations, aiding inventors in bringing their creations to fruition—whether through patents or by addressing global challenges—genuinely excites me. In graduate school, the emphasis is often primarily on cultivating skills as a proficient scientist. Recognizing the need to proactively seek out opportunities beyond this academic scope, I eagerly seized the chance to attend today’s event.” George Meyer, Ph.D. student in Horticulture
For more information, visit any of the following resources:
guides.lib.purdue.edu/entrepreneurship
isbdc.org/locations/hoosier-heartland-indiana-sbdc
