Research Spotlights by IBC/MSU CIBER

Past Research Spotlights:  

April 26, 2022: World IP Day with MSU A-CAPP Center and Burgess Institute of Entrepreneurship

In the spring of 2022, IBC/MSU-CIBER joined forces with MSU A-CAPP Center to organize the World IP Day event. This year's theme focused directly on young, energetic entrepreneurs of the world. We were presented with the unique opportunity to implement vital knowledge of intellectual property rights to those future innovators who will, in turn, supply the world with their own intellectual property. These creators of the world, when equipped with this knowledge of how to effectively navigate the rules and regulations of the digital space, set themselves apart from their predecessors.

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International Trade and Development Internship Program  

IBC in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation launched their new Export Internship Program. The program supports Michigan exporters by matching them to enthusiastic students that can assist with the companies' international strategic growth. Students gain first hand experience and the program offsets the cost of the intern's wages, creating a win-win situation for both students and companies. IBC's role provides customized training to all interns as well as mentorship to both companies and students. This year, IBC is working with nine qualified students and companies all of which graduated from the program on August 22nd.  

Michigan Export Growth Program (MEGP)  

Designed to support and increase the international expansion of Michigan businesses, MEGP provides customized international market research to small-to-medium-sized companies. Since it began twelve years ago, MEGP has assisted hundreds of businesses with customized market entry information. Funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the program continued to serve Michigan businesses from various industries.  

Intercultural Competence Conference

After receiving one of our grants, Carmen De Lorenzo and Sandhya Shanker were able to participate in a 3-day Intercultural Competence Conference at Notre Dame. They got the opportunity to engage in stimulating conversations with other presenters and learn more about the work they are doing. They presented a small study with teachers and volunteers at the Community Language School (CLS) where they then gathered data on how being involved in CLS has helped them become interculturally competent and culturally intelligent.  

Broad College of Business’ Center reaching to new heights as grant renewed by U.S. Department of Education

Recently renewed with more than $1.2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education, MSU-CIBER is launching several activities and projects at the undergraduate and graduate level aimed at enhancing the development of a global mindset in the Broad College at MSU.  New student initiatives that will carry now through 2026 will include the International Business Case Competition, Peer-to-Peer Language Training Programs, the Academy of International Business-CIBER Consortium for Doctoral Education, Global Speaker Program and the implementation of a Global Mindset Badge.