UCR Research and Economic Development

[National Academy of Inventors @AcadofInventors]

A shrimp that strikes faster than a bullet leads to advanced aerospace and automotive technologies. Who would have imagined!

Watch the latest episode of "From Campus to Commerce" to discover how researchers at the University of California, Riverside used biomimicry and the mantis shrimp’s biological design to develop advanced composite materials that are lighter, stronger, and more efficient.

Produced by the National Academy of Inventors, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), From Campus to Commerce explores what happens when intellectual property, commercialization, entrepreneurship, and industry come together to generate impact.

Stay tuned for more inspiring stories of innovation coming soon.

Watch on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/3cywg5Lteg

#NAI #Innovation #Invention #TechnologyTransfer #USPTO #Patents #FromCampustoCommerce #UCRiverside

[National Academy of Inventors @AcadofInventors]

Thank you to the University of California, Riverside for supporting the National Academy of Inventors’ 15th Annual Conference as an Exhibit Booth Sponsor.

UCR Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be highlighting SoCal OASIS®—an initiative advancing innovation and collaboration across sustainable agriculture, ag technology, clean technology, workforce development, and climate-resilient food systems in Inland Southern California.

Through SoCal OASIS®, UCR works alongside regional partners to help strengthen connections between research, entrepreneurship, industry, and community impact while supporting the growth of emerging technologies and innovation-driven economic opportunity across the region.

As a leading public research university, UC Riverside is committed to advancing discovery, innovation, and solutions that benefit communities locally and globally.

Join us June 1-4, 2026 in Los Angeles.

To explore partnership opportunities for NAI 2026, visit: https://t.co/YfeXJVigwW

#NAI #NAI2026 #Innovation #Impact #Invention #Inventors

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Big day in San Antonio 📍
@UcrRed Vice Chancellor Rodolfo H. Torres & @AlianzaMX are at #HACU2026 sharing "Strategies for Advancing Strategic Binational Partnerships."  We’re proud to collaborate with others to share best practices at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs).

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Vice Chancellor, Rodolfo H. Torres—Faculty Director of @UC_AlianzaMX—participated in the 2026 HSRI Visioning Forum at @UCLA.

The conversation focused on the role of Alianza MX as a unique institutional mechanism for advancing transnational research.
@UCRiverside @UofCalifornia

[AlianzaMX @UC_AlianzaMX]

Today, our Faculty Director Rodolfo Torres @UcrRed, and Associate Directors Andrea Galván and Aaron Melaas, participated in the 2026 HSRI Visioning Forum @UCLA.

The convening advanced HSRI Strategic Goal #4: leading research and knowledge production centering Latinx experiences

[UCR Research and Economic Development @UcrRed]

Exciting times! UC Riverside hosted the first hard hat tour of the SoCal OASIS Park™. Looking forward to filling the space with researchers, entrepreneurs, industry partners, and our community.

@ucriversideofficial @uofcalifornia @ucr_innovation #innovation #entrepreneurship

[UCR Research and Economic Development @UcrRed]

🌙 Honored to receive an Honorable Mention for SoCal OASIS™ & the SoCal OASIS™ Park in the Sustainable & Green Development category at last night’s Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards at Riverside City Hall!

@UCRiverside @IEEP_ @UofCalifornia #Sustainability #SoCalOASIS

[UCR Research and Economic Development @UcrRed]

@UcrRed held a 2-day event on IntelligentTransportationSystems(ITS). The reception&forum attracted over 110 attendees, discussing the future of transportation.

Shout out to our sponsors, @ucrcecert, @OhmioAutomotion, Cartnations, & the Center for Healthy&Efficient Mobility(CHEM)

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We’re Speaking Up for Science! 📷 UC Riverside researchers are redefining space food—growing crops without sunlight using artificial photosynthesis. Their team, Nolux, earned NASA recognition for protein-rich foods that could sustain astronauts on long missions. #StandUpForUC

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We join @AcadofInventors in celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth. We’re proud to recognize Dr. Rosibel Ochoa, Associate Vice Chancellor for @UcrRed at @UCRiverside, whose programs have supported more than 600 technology ventures& 2,500 students.

Read more: https://t.co/A1JIEDHJqW

[National Academy of Inventors @AcadofInventors]

Innovation thrives when bold thinkers challenge convention and imagine what’s possible. At NAI, we are proud to honor the innovators whose creativity and impact continue to shape industries, communities, and futures across the globe.

Year-round, NAI spotlights the remarkable innovators driving discoveries that transform lives and inspire the next generation of inventors. As we kick off the first week of Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to explore new features on our website celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Hispanic innovators—and the lasting contributions they bring to the innovation ecosystem.

Gerardo Gamez is a visionary innovator in chemical imaging, optical spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. An active Member of the NAI Chapter of #NAIMemberInstitution Texas Tech University, @TexasTech, he leads a dynamic research group pioneering novel techniques to overcome challenges encountered in the analysis of materials and biological systems. He and his team are advancing techniques like glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy for rapid chemical imaging, as well as studying the mechanisms and matrix effects in ambient ionization while developing new applications.

Jose Joaqun (J.J.) Garcia-Luna-Aceves is an NAI Fellow and professor at the University of Toronto, @UofT. He is a trailblazer whose research focuses on computer communication covering network architectures, communication protocols, distributed algorithms, digital infrastructures and performance analysis. He is a named inventor on 75 U.S. patents, and his patents have had transformational impact, including influencing technology and products at Nokia and Cisco.

Rosibel Ochoa is a leader in championing innovation at #NAIMemberInstitution the University of California, Riverside; @UCRiverside. As the Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology Partnerships, she and her team work to accelerate economic development by transferring UC Riverside research from the lab to the private sector, facilitating academic-industry collaborations, and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship on campus and throughout the region. Programs under her leadership have supported over 600 technology ventures and more than 2,500 students.

Read more about these phenomenal innovators on Invention Insider: https://t.co/gFM7LRiijH

#Innovation #Invention #Leaders #Inventors #STEM #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Curious about how to protect your plant research and innovations? Join us for How to Protect Your Plant Intellectual Property (IP) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:30 PM at Campbell Hall, Room 104

https://t.co/tfupagnXbc

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We broke ground on the SoCal OASIS™ Park! 📷 A major step for innovation, sustainability & inclusive growth in Inland SoCal—powered by @UCRiverside and partners across education, industry, government & community.

📷 https://t.co/VXyWTgIPYg
#SoCalOASIS #UCRiverside

[AlianzaMX @UC_AlianzaMX]

A cooperation agreement has been signed between the @UofCalifornia and @TecdeMonterrey that will support the creation of a joint research fund and launch a Call for Collaborative Research Proposals on topics like Industrial Transformation and Climate & Sustainability🌎🤝

[AlianzaMX @UC_AlianzaMX]

Our Faculty Director, Rodolfo H. Torres, took part in the Bilateral Dialogue: Enhancing Academic Ties – U.S.-Mexico Higher Education Cooperation. He shared insights on Perspectives from U.S. Institutions on Bilateral Academic Collaboration, alongside experts in the field🇲🇽🇺🇸.

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including representatives from the Consul General of Mexico and the Chair of the Comisión de la Frontera Norte en México.

@UofCalifornia

#GlobalPartnerships #CrossBorderCollaboration #EconomicDevelopment

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#UCRiverside's Vice Chancellor Rodolfo H. Torres recently joined a distinguished panel at yesterday's Assembly Select Committee on #CaliforniaMexico Bi-National Affairs hearing held in Sacramento.

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The hearing brought together key leaders to discuss the Importance of #CAMEX Binational Relations, fostering critical dialogue among elected officials, business, philanthropy, and community leaders from both sides of the border,

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Last week, Vice Chancellor Rodolfo H. Torres had the opportunity to take part in the 2025 #SouthernCalifornia E-Commerce and Logistics Summit. He was a panelist discussing how to connect research with real-world applications. Big thanks to the @IEEP_ for organizing this event!

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In the last 5 years, @UC_AlianzaMX has granted more than $5M to support research and academic mobility of
@UofCalifornia, supporting around 40 research projects and the mobility of 538 students to Mexico.

@UCRiverside @UC_Newsroom

[AlianzaMX @UC_AlianzaMX]

En los últimos 5 años, UC AlianzaMX ha otorgado más de $5 MUSD para apoyar la investigación y la movilidad académica de @UofCalifornia, apoyando alrededor de 40 proyectos de investigación y la movilidad de 538 estudiantes a México.

[UCR Research and Economic Development @UcrRed]

To kick off the UC Alianza MX Innovation Exchange, a letter of intent was signed between @Secihti_Mx and @UofCalifornia with the aim of strengthening links between the academic and scientific communities of 🇺🇸 and 🇲🇽.

@UCRiverside

[AlianzaMX @UC_AlianzaMX]

En el marco de nuestro 5to. aniversario se firmó una carta de intención entre @Secihti_Mx y @UofCalifornia con el objetivo de fortalecer los vínculos entre las comunidades académicas y científicas de 🇲🇽🇺🇸

Participaron la Dra. @rosauraRuiz4 y Kim A. Wilcox, Rector @UCRiverside

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Last week, we were honored to celebrate the fifth anniversary of @UC_AlianzaMX, where special recognition was given to Dr. Kim A. Wilcox, chancellor of @UCRiverside and executive sponsor of Alianza MX alongside UC Provost Katherine Newman. @UC_Newsroom .🇲🇽🇺🇸