- Explore Magazine Feature 3
Explore Magazine Feature 3: A new Arts and Humanities Institute
- Explore Magazine Feature 2
Explore Magazine Feature 2: Technology Transfer at Boise State
- Explore Magazine Feature 1
Explore Magazine Feature 1: Biologists Study Pygmy Rabbits
- Explore Magazine Cover Story
Explore Magazine Feature 4: DNA Research Opens Doors
Boise State Explore Magazine 2011
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In This Issue
DNA nanotechnology research, the university’s growing technology transfer programs, pygmy rabbit field studies, a new Arts and Humanities Institute, research to uncover new knowledge about literary icon Herman Melville, and a series of books to engage kids, especially boys, in reading, are among stories featured in Explore 2011.
RESEARCH
Spotlight
"As a result of the flurry of innovative activity, and our increasing role as the economic engine of the Treasure Valley, we are renaming the Division of Research to the Division of Research and Economic Development, effective immediately,” Boise State President Bob Kustra announced during his State of the University speech. In addition, the Office of Technology Transfer is now the Office of University and Industry Ventures.
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IGEM seeks to ignite innovation
The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission is a statewide initiative to create new enterprises and high-paying jobs in Idaho’s knowledge economy by increasing strategic areas of research and development through targeted partnerships.

Boise State Receives $1 Million Keck Foundation Grant to Pioneer a Novel Disease Detection System
Boise State researchers have received the university’s first grant from the prestigious W.M. Keck Foundation, announced President Bob Kustra today at his annual State of the University Address.
The $1 million, three-year charitable grant will support development of an inexpensive and portable system that could provide early-stage diagnosis through a simple blood test and lead to treatment of hundreds of diseases from cardiovascular to neurological.
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Keck Foundation Video Highlight
New Video Highlights Center's Research
Go inside the Center for Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Research (COBR) with a new video. From analyzing a patient’s physical challenges to improving sports performance, the hands-on research done in this state-of-the-art facility located in the Ron and Linda Yanke Family Research Park is making a difference.
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