UL LAFAYETTE HOSTS INAUGURAL STATECHAIN SUMMIT, DRAWING LEADERS FROM MORE THAN 20 STATES

LAFAYETTE, La., Oct. 6 -- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette issued the following news release:

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette welcomed more than 60 government, policy, research and technology leaders from over 20 states for the inaugural StateChain Summit. The two-day gathering focused on turning emerging technologies and ideas into practical solutions for state and local governments.

"The University ranks No. 4 in the nation for industry-funded research," said Dr. Ramesh Kolluru, University president. "We know how to partner with industry, business and government for a shared purpose: driving innovation, aligning our academic programs with workforce needs and advancing economic development in this part of Louisiana and w...