June 17, 2025
"Research as a Public Good" ~ Join people from all sectors for vibrant discussions on this topic.
Close to 900 people joined us in 2024. Secure your spot in the conversation for RISE 2025.
Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center
University of Vermont
Virtual attendance options available
Overview
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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Keynote Speaker
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
