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Tag: Innovation

With Research and Imagination, Amar Bose Founded an Iconic American Brand

Posted on August 4, 2025 (August 4, 2025) by fulbrightv2stg

The pioneer of acoustic engineering and inventor of new technologies for headphones, speakers, and sound systems, used his Fulbright to master mathematics and propel his career.

Posted in NewsTagged Innovation, Technology

Inspired by Insects, 3D-Printed Robots Move without Motors

Posted on June 2, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by egodshall

Jackson Wilt’s Fulbright experiments have sparked the public’s imagination and can be applied to manufacturing and food production.

Posted in Articles, NewsTagged Innovation, STEM, Technology

At the Cutting-Edge of Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Innovation: Q&A with Dr. Rachida Parks

Posted on May 8, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by skerr
Parks smiling next to a robot with a digital display in an office.

The Fulbrighter and professor of business is carrying out groundbreaking research in AI that is paving the way for better healthcare practices in the United States and around the world.

Posted in Alumni Profiles, NewsTagged Artificial Intelligence, Health, Innovation

Ellen Roche

Posted on April 7, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by skerr
Roche in a lab coat holding an anatomical heart model, seated at a desk with a computer showing medical scans.

Fulbrighter bridges industry and academia to engineer life-saving robotics.

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged Engineering, Innovation, STEM

Fulbrighter Named Next CEO of the Colombo Stock Exchange

Posted on January 28, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by skerr
Vindhya Jayasekera smiling in front of Colombo Stock Exchange sign with glowing logo.

Vindhya Jayasekera of Sri Lanka earned a master’s in finance from the University of Illinois and is an accomplished financial executive.

Posted in Articles, NewsTagged Innovation, Leadership

Fulbrighters Make an Impact in STEM Fields

Posted on February 8, 2024 (July 2, 2025) by skerr
Maria T. Oliver-Hoyo with molecule model

Fulbrighters, including women in STEM, are making an impact in their communities and inspiring the next generation of students and researchers.

Posted in NewsTagged Health, Innovation, Science, STEM

Fulbrighters Leading Through Innovation

Posted on October 1, 2021 (July 2, 2025) by fulbrightv2stg
Young woman with long brown hair and glasses typing on a laptop on a table. Around her are various wires and gadgets.

During their international exchanges, Fulbrighters come face-to-face with difficult and seemingly intractable problems. In response to these problems, Fulbrighters make use of their newfound academic training, cultural knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills to create innovative solutions that better the world around them.

Posted in NewsTagged Innovation, Technology

Sophie V. Vandebroek

Posted on September 30, 2021 (July 3, 2025) by fulbrightv2stg
Sophie Vandebroek speaking on a panel with a headset mic. Another woman sits in front of her, to the side, blurred since the focus is on Sophie.

Fulbrighter and innovator has held leadership roles at multinational companies and holds 14 United States patents.

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Technology

Albert Manero

Posted on September 30, 2021 (July 3, 2025) by fulbrightv2stg
Albert Manero holding up a prosthetic arm in one hand while he raises his other hand to compare

Albert Manero, a 2014 U.S. Student to Germany, is also the President, CEO, and co-founder of Limbitless Solutions, a nonprofit organization that creates and donates bionic arms to children with limb differences. The organization aims to provide affordable prosthetics to families and give kids a way to express themselves.

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged Innovation, Technology
Abel Vera (Center)
Peru to U.S., 2017
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