{"id":646,"date":"2023-12-12T21:21:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T21:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/researchers\/?page_id=646"},"modified":"2024-02-05T21:32:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T21:32:00","slug":"technology-research-initiative-fund-trif","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/researchers\/technology-research-initiative-fund-trif\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology Research Initiative Fund (TRIF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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WEES, iHealth, NSS, Space:<\/strong>
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Technology Research Initiative Fund (TRIF): making an impact at NAU<\/h1>\n

Northern Arizona University uses TRIF funding to foster integrated and complementary educational and research activities. These research opportunities create exceptional impact and value for our students, leading to the betterment of Arizona\u2019s communities.<\/p>\n

What is TRIF?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Proposition (prop) 301, passed by Arizona voters in November 2000, added 0.6 percent to the state sales tax for the purpose of providing funds to the Arizona K\u201312 education system, community colleges, and state universities. In response to Prop 301, TRIF was established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to manage the funds intended for the three Arizona state universities. The TRIF agenda at the universities focuses on research, workforce development, and technology transfer activities.<\/p>\n

How NAU uses TRIF<\/strong><\/h2>\n

TRIF funds are used to support three primary efforts at NAU:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Access and workforce development<\/strong> to help meet workforce needs of high-priority industries across the state. Transfer-friendly baccalaureate degree completion programs, graduate programs, and support services for adult learners are offered, creating new, high-quality academic programming. Community and business needs are a central focus of this initiative<\/li>\n
  • Targeted areas of research excellence<\/strong> to support discovery and development in areas where NAU is an industry leader<\/li>\n
  • Seed funding<\/strong> to develop new and expanded academic programs that enable inclusive access, as well as research projects that support the intersections between research and experiential learning opportunities for students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Our TRIF impacts over five years<\/h3>\n

    From 2017\u20132021, TRIF funds\u2019 impacts have been reflected and amplified across NAU and Arizona through growing university resources, strengthened student access and development, and rising economic contributions from our graduates.<\/p>\n

    $118 million impact from research TRIF investment<\/h4>\n

    NAU\u2019s TRIF expenditures support sponsored awards, gifts and other sources, and royalty income to advance our goals.<\/p>\n

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    $79 million<\/strong> economic impact from graduates<\/h4>\n

    NAU graduates contribute to local and global economies as professionals and industry leaders.<\/p>\n

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    1,282<\/strong> undergraduate students, 692<\/strong> graduate students, and 232<\/strong> doctoral appointees<\/h4>\n

    Students shape the research and workforce development missions behind TRIF while inspiring future students through innovation and excellence.<\/p>\n

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    180<\/strong> invention disclosures transacted and 52<\/strong> US patents issued<\/h4>\n

    Our faculty, students, and staff are paving the way as innovative leaders, researchers, and experts in their fields.<\/p>\n

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    TRIF initiatives at NAU<\/h2>\n
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    Access and Workforce Development:<\/strong> diminishment of enrollment, retention, and completion barriers to facilitate workforce development, lifelong learning, and professional development<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    Improving Health:<\/strong> expanding Arizona\u2019s biosciences economy and serving our community through research in biosciences, bioengineering and health equity research<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    \"Abe
    Water, Energy, and Environmental Systems:<\/strong> using research into a changing world and its ecosystems to inform forest health, fire management, and land-use efforts<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \"Cristina
    Space Exploration and Optical Sciences:<\/strong> unlocking the secrets of the solar system with developments in instrumentation, modeling, and advanced data<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    \"Bertrand
    National Security Systems:<\/strong> addressing key challenges in cybersecurity and innovation in materials<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    Seed, Equipment and Infrastructure:<\/strong> Strategic investments to incentivize innovative workforce development programming and support developing research areas that promote student engagement and learning<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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