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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Four New Companies Join Science Center Port Business Incubator

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 3:25 PM

The University City Science Center started off the new year by welcoming four new companies into its Port Business Incubator in Philadelphia, PA. Three of the four companies, Immunocore, Kwelia and MedCity Media have taken desk space in the Bullpen, the Port’s newest co-working space, which opened in November 2011. Pharmaceutical Press is occupying office space in the Port’s Hubert J. P. Schoemaker Lab at 3624 Market Street.

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Thursday, December 08, 2011

New Co-Working Space Opens at Science Center Port Business Incubator

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 10:39 AM

The Bullpen isn’t just for relief pitchers anymore. The University City Science Center’s Port Business Incubator has opened a new co-working office space for emerging startup companies called the Bullpen. The new space, which offers entrepreneurs a desk, phone and high speed Wi-Fi, is located on the Science Center campus at 3711 Market Street in Philadelphia. Belgium-based Biologistics Consulting is the first company to call the Bullpen home.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Office Hours Program Offers Expert Advice to Entrepreneurs

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 4:19 PM

What do entrepreneurs have in common regardless of industry sector? They can all benefit from interacting with seasoned professionals who specialize in assisting start-up companies to meet their growth potential. However, identifying and connecting with the appropriate “expert” can often be a daunting task. To help entrepreneurs navigate the world of business and professional services, the University City Science Center’s new Quorum Office Hours program brings an advisor to Quorum each month to meet one-on-one with entrepreneurs, answer their questions and offer advice.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Dr. J. Larry Jameson Joins University City Science Center Board of Directors

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 3:11 PM

J. Larry Jameson, M.D., Ph.D. has been elected to the Board of Directors of the University City Science Center. Jameson is the executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and dean of Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, where he is responsible for the oversight and strategic management of all of Penn Medicine’s academic programs, research activities and clinical services.

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Monday, July 25, 2011

NFTE Philadelphia Joins Quorum Strategic Partner alliance: Increases Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 8:19 AM

The University City Science Center and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Philadelphia program office have teamed up to support young entrepreneurs in the Greater Philadelphia region through the Science Center’s new Quorum initiative. NFTE Philadelphia is the newest member of the Quorum Strategic Partner Alliance.

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Monday, June 13, 2011

University City Science Center Names New Board Chairman

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 4:35 PM

Craig R. Carnaroli of the University of Pennsylvania has been elected Chairman of the University City Science Center’s Board of Directors. Carnaroli succeeds Richard P. Jaffe, Esq. of Duane Morris LLP, who stepped down after chairing the Board since 2002.

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Friday, May 06, 2011

Science Center CEO Named to National Innovation Advisory Board

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 2:31 PM

University City Science Center President and CEO Stephen S. Tang, Ph.D., M.B.A. has been named to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s new Innovation Advisory Board, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced May 4, 2011.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

University City Science Center’s QED Proof-of-Concept Funding Program Receives $1 Million Grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 2:11 PM

The University City Science Center announced today that its QED Proof-of-Concept Funding Program has been awarded a $1.0 million grant by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Science Center’s QED Program Issues RFP For Third Round of Proof-of-Concept Program

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 4:04 PM

Scientists and researchers from 17 universities and research institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware have been invited to submit proposals for the third round of the University City Science Center’s QED Proof-of-Concept Funding Program.

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Monday, June 14, 2010

University City Science Center Names Eight to Board

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 4:40 PM

The University City Science Center announced the appointment of eight new members to its Board of Directors at its annual Shareholders Meeting on June 11th.

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Thursday, May 06, 2010

DreamIT Ventures Kicks Off the 2010 Program on May 7th

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 11:05 AM

PHILADELPHIA (May 6, 2010) – Philadelphia’s entrepreneurial culture will receive an infusion when DreamIt Ventures moves 15 emerging companies into the University City Science Center for the summer. More than 45 young entrepreneurs will spend three months working with a support team of mentors, accountants and lawyers as they work to bring their ideas to the marketplace.

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Monday, March 22, 2010

Bentley Systems CEO Greg Bentley to Share Success Story

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 1:56 PM

Greg Bentley, CEO of Bentley Systems, will share his company’s experiences taking Bentley Systems from a University City startup to a global software company as he kicks off the University City Science Center’s 2010 Smart Talk: Adventures in Entrepreneurialism series, Wednesday, April 7 at the Science Center’s offices at 3711 Market Street in Philadelphia.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Grant Writing Workshop in Philadelphia, PA | April 12-13, 2010

Posted to Event by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 4:00 PM

University City Science Center and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Philadelphia, April 12-13, 2010. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12,
colleges and universities are encouraged to attend.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Science Center Appoints Vice President and General Counsel

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 9:54 AM

Saul Behar has joined the University City Science Center as Vice President and General Counsel. Behar has worked for the Science Center as a consultant since January 2009. He reports directly to Stephen S. Tang, Ph.D., the Science Center’s President and CEO. In addition to his role as General Counsel, Behar also has responsibility for government relations at the federal, state and city levels.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Philadelphia’s First “Gym” for Innovators Opens at the University City Science Center

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 2:33 PM

Philadelphia, PA - (January 11, 2010) –Access to 3D printers has generally been limited to people with deep pockets, like Jay Leno who uses his $15,000 3D printer to manufacture replacement parts for his antique auto collection. That’s changing later this month when Philadelphia’s first “gym” for innovators opens at the University City Science Center. NextFab Studio, a membership-based technology workshop and prototyping center, is unveiling its brand-new facility to the public with an open-house event, Friday, January 22nd, 2010, beginning at 5:00 pm.

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Temple Univ. Provost Lisa Staiano-Coico Joins Science Center Board

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Jeanne Mell of University City Science Center at 11:38 AM

Lisa Staiano-Coico of Temple University has joined the University City Science Center’s Board of Directors. Dr. Staiano-Coico is Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor of Surgery at Temple University.

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