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Dean Alp Represents ������ at Daimler Truck North America Innovation Day   Dean Neslihan Alp, of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Management at ������, was invited to participate in Innovation Day at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) in Portland on September 3. She served as a panelist alongside other university leaders, sharing ������’s perspective on innovation, workforce development, and higher education’s evolving role in the business ecosystem.   The panel discussion covered a wide range of timely topics, including ecosystem integration, curriculum evolution, cutting-edge skills, recruitment and talent pipelines, mid-career reinvention, and industry partnerships. Dean Alp contributed her expertise to questions on how ������’s curriculum has evolved to embrace open innovation, what advice she would offer experienced professionals for staying relevant in a rapidly changing innovation landscape, and how programs and partnerships can support mid-career reinvention.   Following the panel, participants toured DTNA’s advanced manufacturing facility and joined a special meet-and-greet with ������ alumni currently working at Daimler, strengthening connections between the university and one of its major industry partners.   “These events are an excellent opportunity for ������ to showcase our polytechnic mission, highlight our innovative curriculum, and build strong partnerships with industry leaders,” said Dean Alp. “Engaging directly with companies like Daimler helps us align our programs with workforce needs and create meaningful opportunities for our students and alumni.”   ������ continues to expand its collaboration with DTNA and other leading companies to bring greater visibility to the university, connect students with career pathways, and reinforce its role as Oregon’s polytechnic and industry-focused university.