How can research and community-university partnerships be used to solve pressing rural challenges? How do we make research work for communities?  

In this one-day summit, representatives from UVM, other universities, community organizations, municipalities and regions, businesses and government will come together to consider how collaborative research can provide critical tools to solve problems in their rural places.

RISE 2025 will include:

• Keynote from Dr. Mark Becker, President of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)

• Interactive breakout tracks

• Presentation of the Leahy Institute Partnership Award by Senator Patrick Leahy

• Science communication and storytelling workshop

• Student innovation pitches

• Reception and Networking sessions

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

8:30am - 5:00pm

Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center
University of Vermont

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At RISE 2025, participants will have the opportunity to discuss university-community partnerships and the application of research for the public good in the context of topics such as:

The day will include:

• Welcome from the UVM President

• Keynote Address on "Research as a Public Good," featuring Dr. Mark Becker, Pres. of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

• Breakout Panels and Workshops (Topics include Research Questions, Collaboration, and Science Communication)

• Lunch (Featuring 3 Topical Lunch & Learn Sessions)

• Pitches from Student Entrepreneurs

• Presentation of the Leahy Institute Partnership Award by Senator Patrick Leahy

• A Surprise Performance 

• Keynote Panel on "Research as a Public Good"

• Networking Reception and Poster Session

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Dr. Mark Becker

President, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities

Dr. Mark Becker is president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), an organization that works to advance the mission of public research universities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 

Prior to his leadership of APLU, Dr. Becker served as president of Georgia State University. His data-driven approach to advancing the university became a hallmark of his tenure as was his work to ensure the benefits of the university were felt by all.

His engagement with community, business, and government leaders, along with the university’s growing footprint in the city, helped revitalize downtown Atlanta while fostering a deep engagement with the greater region.

Dr. Becker will speak from rich experience with university-community partnerships as he kicks off RISE 2025 and our theme, "Research as a Public Good."

Read Dr. Mark Becker's full bio

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Room Block Cutoff Date: May 23, 2025
Room Rate: $259.00/night

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