by Emily Spandikow | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
(This post is based on research supported by the IC2 Institute entitled “Bloom or Gloom in the Media Wilderness” that focuses on the decline of legacy media outlets in small and rural towns in Texas, and what that means for rural communities. The study was led by Dr.... Read More
by Emily Spandikow | Oct 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Solidarity can be loosely defined as the ties that bind people together in a community or society. Often, in communities experiencing profound economic growth or change, community members might feel a sense of wariness about how these changes might affect their... Read More
by Emily Spandikow | Sep 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our society is enthralled with “pitching” or the public presentation of innovative ideas. At the dawn of the technology revolution in the 1980’s, the business plan – a 40 page or so description of a company’s opportunity – was the medium of communication. However,... Read More
by Emily Spandikow | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
At IC2 Institute’s 40th Anniversary, former University of Texas President and System Chancellor Bill Cunningham shared a very interesting perspective. When asked what was one of the most important decisions made in the history of the university, he replied without a... Read More
by Emily Spandikow | Aug 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
written by Maclain Scott, PhD Candidate, UT Austin It makes sense to associate economic development with change and the discomfort that often accompanies it. After all, growth implies new businesses, new jobs, and new people. For small towns, it’s understandable when... Read More
by Emily Spandikow | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The IC2 Institute has a legacy of innovation and broad impact. From the very beginning George Kozmetsky, the Founder of IC2, had a vision that understood the value of combining academic research with real-world practice and innovation. IC2 is known to many as a... Read More
by Emily Spandikow | Jun 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Welcome to Summer 2022!! The heat of our current weather appears to reflect the intense, new pressures Texas and our nation face with elevated inflation, continued supply chain disruption, disagreement over immigration policy, divisive politics, and a land war raging... Read More
by Emily Spandikow | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Team: Ariel Johnson: Senior Economics and Business Honors major, with concentrations in Real Estate and German, who will be working for State Farm after graduation Brandon Vu: Electrical and Computer Engineering Major going down a Software Engineering and Design... Read More
by laitsadmin | Nov 26, 2021 | News
Experts say the pandemic has brought permanent changes where and how we work, from technology to women in the workplace. For those who have worked remotely since March 2020, that routine may linger as a remnant of the global pandemic. But almost two years later,... Read More
by laitsadmin | Nov 26, 2021 | News
By J. Jorge Anchondo, moderator for the Readiness Training Program for Historically Underutilized Businesses (RTP for HUBs) The IC2 Institute launched in late September 2021 the Readiness Training Program for Historically Underutilized Businesses (RTP for HUBs) in the... Read More