Purdue Research Foundation
Polly Barks is an experienced content writer and media relations professional currently working with Purdue Research Foundation since December 2023. As the founder of Barks Consulting since February 2016, Polly specializes in assisting mission-driven businesses and non-profits in developing and implementing accessible marketing plans. Previous roles include serving as Marketing Manager at MatchBOX Coworking Studio from August 2018 to December 2021, where Polly contributed to operational documentation and expense management. Additionally, Polly worked as a freelance travel writer and corporate ESL instructor in Moscow, founding AGirlandHerTravels.com to share insights on long-term expatriate life. Polly holds a degree in International Relations and Russian Studies from Beloit College and has attended Baltic Fishing Fleet State Academy.
Purdue Research Foundation
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The mission of the Purdue Research Foundation is to advance Purdue University's quest for preeminence in discovery, learning, and engagement through effective stewardship of assets.The Foundation seeks to:1) Support Purdue's discovery, learning, and engagement priorities in close association with the University's strategicplan implementation and related administrative functions.2) Provide flexibility of resources for their agile deployment.3) Realize Purdue's technology transfer interests.4) Oversee Purdue's intellectual property management.5) Develop, manage, and deploy real estate and financial assets.6) Engage Purdue Research Park resources to support business incubation.7) Advance Purdue's role in economic development.