TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A carefully selected roster of experts will present during six modules at the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) annual Spring Training Meeting in Tempe, Arizona in March.

2015 Spring Training presenters include:

• Russell Hancock, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, speaking on Systemic Approaches to Innovation. Dr. Hancock is a civic leader, community gatherer, institution builder, social entrepreneur and outspoken advocate for regionalism.
• Emily Allen, a Director and Licensed Interior Designer at Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, speaking on Creative Spaces and Creative Places. Allen brings nearly a decade of creative and innovative interior design practice to her work.
• Jeffery P. Braden, PhD, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of Psychology, North Carolina State University, speaking on STEM, STEAM and Critical Thinking: Partnering to Meet the Needs of 21^st Century Companies.

University research, science and technology park executives from all over the world, including Louisiana State University, Texas A&M University, Illinois Institute of Technology and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, among many others, will be in attendance. The 2015 Spring Training Meeting will be held March 9-13 in Tempe, Arizona. Visit springtraining.aurp.net to register and find more information.

About AURP: The Association of University Research Parks is a professional association of university related research and science parks. AURP's mission is to foster innovation, commercialization and economic growth through university, industry and government partnerships. For more information, visit AURP's web site at www.aurp.net.

SOURCE Association of University Research Parks

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