Continued excellence in innovation helped the University of Nebraska improve its ranking among the world’s leading academic institutions for earning patents.
Among U.S. institutions, Nebraska is No. 55. Within the growing Big Ten, Nebraska is tied with Indiana and Rutgers, ahead of Michigan State and Penn State. Iowa and Oregon are not ranked in the top 100.
“This is further proof that together as one team, Nebraska can compete with the best of the best,” said Chris Kabourek, interim president of the NU system. “I’m incredibly proud that the talents and creativity of our faculty are being recognized in this way. Not only does their work position Nebraska in elite company, but more importantly, the discoveries of our faculty are growing our economy and improving the lives of Nebraskans and people around the world.”
Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to the university’s technology transfer offices — NUtech Ventures at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and UNeMed Corp. at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska at Omaha. These patents deliver innovation in key areas, including health care, agriculture, engineering and biotechnology, to the marketplace. They result in new startup companies, jobs and university-licensed products that grow the Nebraska economy and improve quality of life worldwide.
“Improving Nebraska’s place in this ranking reflects the commitment of our faculty to pursue innovative ideas that deliver real-world solutions,” said UNL Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett. “The positive impacts of this research are incredible — launching startups companies; generating local jobs; and offering career-shaping lab experiences to our students that have them ready to work on day one.
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