AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndiana Tech & Research: Indiana State’s 20-year-old NMR got a NIH-funded upgrade ($247,801) to keep undergraduate research and biomedical classes running strong. STEM Leadership: Dr. Nathan Schaumleffel was elected a Fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), highlighting Indiana State’s reach beyond the classroom. Health Tech & Policy: A House Veterans’ Affairs panel voted unanimously to subpoena Oracle leaders over VA’s troubled electronic health record modernization contract, after lawmakers said they learned about a major contract ceiling increase through news reports. Manufacturing & Defense: Rolls-Royce says it completed a $1B upgrade across its Indiana engine manufacturing and test facilities, including new West Lafayette test capability. AI & Data Centers Backlash: A new report challenges claims that data centers “don’t use water,” citing large daily water use in the U.S. Public Safety Tech: Pierce Township ended its Flock license-plate camera contract, citing costs and public concern. Indiana Business Growth: Rehab Medical (Indianapolis) again made the Inc. 5000 list, crediting workforce development programs for growth.
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