Dr. Ira Bennett is the Director for Federal Research Engagement in Arizona State University’s Knowledge Enterprise. He works with federal agencies to maximize ASU’s competitiveness through bidirectional communication, upstream engagement and an understanding of agency culture. Previously Ira held research leadership positions in ASU’s Global Futures Laboratory and School for the Future of Innovation in Society, where he maintains a faculty position. He is a trained chemist and has published in chemistry, science and technology policy and science and engineering education.