The Engineering Clinic at Old Dominion University

1989 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
Gary R. Crossman ◽  
Joseph M. Marchello
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Transfer Of Technology ◽  
Old Dominion University ◽  
Flexible Mechanism ◽  
Short Courses ◽  
The University

The mission of the Engineering Clinic at Old Dominion University is to provide a flexible mechanism for the transfer of technology from the university to both small and medium-sized companies in Virginia. The primary mechanisms for this technology transfer are: applied research projects with companies, supported partially with state funds; and state-of-the-art short courses and seminars.

scholarly journals Three short studies from field studies in marine biology and oceanography

SURG Journal ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-92
Author(s):  
Melanie Barry ◽  
Shannon Ferraro ◽  
Kaitlyn Wagner
Keyword(s):  
New Brunswick ◽  
Benthic Invertebrates ◽  
Marine Mammals ◽  
Marine Biology ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Integrative Biology ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Science Centre ◽  
The University

ZOO*4300 (Marine Biology and Oceanography) is a senior-level field course offered by the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph. This two-week course is held at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrew’s New Brunswick, Canada. Students enrolled in the course study various aspects of the ecology, behaviour, physiology, biochemistry and genetics of marine organisms using a variety of oceanographic techniques. The course also includes group exercises to study various intertidal and sub-tidal environments as well as boat cruises to collect plankton, benthic invertebrates, marine fish, and to observe marine mammals. The course provides excellent opportunities for students to familiarize themselves with state-of-the-art techniques involved in various branches of marine biology and oceanography and conduct an individual research project. This feature highlights three individual research projects by University of Guelph students. More information about the field course in marine biology and oceanography is accessible at the following link: http://www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad/fieldcourses_marine.shtml.

Centre of IT Excellence for SMEs in the West Midlands, UK

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 385-391
Author(s):  
Diana Thompson ◽  
Garry Homer
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
The West ◽  
West Midlands ◽  
Uk Government ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University ◽  
European Technology

This paper presents an analysis of the IT Futures Centre, a European technology transfer project based at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK. After reviewing UK government policy in technology transfer, the authors highlight the project's two key elements – a new state-of-the-art building and an IT consultancy team – both of which are dedicated to providing advice, consultancy, training and demonstration facilities for small and medium-sized companies in the West Midlands region of England. The paper addresses the systems and methodology used for delivery and the quantitative data available which indicate the progress companies have made as a result of this intervention. Finally, issues that have arisen during the operation of the project to date are discussed, especially the problems that academics face in the delivery process.

scholarly journals National Institute of Standards and Technology - Texas Instruments Industrial Collaboratory Testbed

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (S2) ◽  
pp. 22-23
Author(s):  
Michael T. Postek ◽  
Marylyn Bennett ◽  
Nestor J. Zaluzec ◽  
Thomas Wheatley ◽  
Samuel Jones
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Measurement Technology ◽  
Advanced Manufacturing ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
Precision Engineering ◽  
University Of Illinois ◽  
Manufacturing Facility ◽  
The University

One of the missions of the NIST Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) is to improve and advance length metrology in aid of U.S. Industry. This responsibility is found within the Precision Engineering Division (PED). The successful development of a “Collaboratory” for TelePresence Microscopy provides an important new tool to promote technology transfer in the area of length metrology and measurement technology. NIST and Texas Instruments, under the auspices of the National Advanced Manufacturing Testbed (NAMT) and in collaboration with the University of Illinois are developing a microscopy collaboratory testbed. This facility is designed to demonstrate the value of telepresence microscopy within a large distributed manufacturing facility such as Texas Instruments and between organizations such as NIST, Texas Instruments and Universities.Telepresence Microscopy is an application of the state-of-the-art Internet based technology to long-distance scientific endeavors.

scholarly journals Austrianvineyards.com – the world’s first nationwide information and presentation system of all wine estates

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Karel Kriz ◽  
Alexander Pucher
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
National Level ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Sustainable Implementation ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Efficient Data ◽  
The University

Abstract. The origin of wine is of crucial importance in the wine industry. It is an essential part of quality and is generally closely associated with the terroir of a wine. The smaller/specific the origin, the higher the attributed quality. Austria is the first country to summarise all its wine origins from the national level down to the vineyard level in a uniform way and make them available.Austrianvineyards.com is a project that is conceptually designed and developed by the University of Vienna, Department of Geography and Regional Research in cooperation with the plan+land agency. As part of an applied research and development project commissioned by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (ÖWM), the data on all Austrian wine estates were standardised and then cartographically visualised.The project has a high scientific development component. In the sense of a scientifically qualitative and sustainable implementation of the project goals, research focal points were defined within the framework of the project. These included topics of efficient data management of wine-relevant (geo) information, development of adapted cartographic visualisation methods as well as concepts for user-oriented communication and presentation of the contents.The implementation should do justice to the "image of excellence" of the Austrian wine industry and be considered "state of the art" worldwide. Austrianvineyards.com is the first platform to offer digital (geo) information on nationwide vineyards based on legal cadastral data.Austrianvineyards.com builds on the three pillars of geo-design, geo-standardisation and geo-communication, aiming at an intuitive and comparable presentation through user-optimised and aesthetically pleasing map representations in the field of UI and UX design. In addition to the digital format, new printed vineyard maps of all Austrian wine-growing regions were cartographically designed and implemented.

Innovative Applied Research Projects Using Industry Collaboration

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Foroudastan ◽  
Linda Hardymon
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Middle Tennessee State University ◽  
Industrial Community ◽  
Solar Powered ◽  
The Many ◽  
The University

Partnerships between the Middle Tennessee State University Engineering Technology Department and the local industrial community are well adapted to research and development projects for the students. Resulting interactions between engineering technology programs and industry are advanced in many ways, including long-term partnerships, informal contacts between faculty members and industrial personnel, consulting, and collaboration on training opportunities, discussions, seminars, and teaching programs. Foremost, however, are the many ways students benefit from the related assignments. Through applied research projects, students focus on innovative project developments that provide practical solutions to complex problems. They learn to initiate, design, and implement new initiatives within the university and industrial partnerships and to profit from the opportunities to explore new technologies and practice skills that meet real world challenges. MTSU modified its introductory engineering course to incorporate not only the fundamentals required to the support basic engineering course learning experience, but to include a choice of hands-on design projects. At present, a solar powered vehicle and a moon buggy have been designed, constructed, and entered into national races to test the decisions and capabilities of the projects as a result of this innovative laboratory approach. The laboratory atmosphere centered on these applied research projects features the opportunity to work at the university and/or take advantage of the industrial partner’s equipment and expertise. Partnerships with industry are essential in providing access to the latest equipment and technology. Applied research projects are important for students to gain a much better “sense” of engineering and to progress to higher levels of project interaction that offer design and design problem issues, use of knowledge, physical application, and comprehension of engineering principles.

scholarly journals Innovative entrepreneurship as an effective mechanism of technology transfer in Israel

2020 ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Volosheniuk L.V. ◽  
Hornostai N.I. ◽  
O.E. Mykhalchenkova
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Transfer Of Technology ◽  
Product Models ◽  
Policy Models ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University ◽  
A Company ◽  
Scientific Environment ◽  
Transfer Mechanisms

In the article, the authors revealed how the transfer of technology from the university to business is carried out and the “gap at the development level” is bridged in Israel. The policy, models, and principles in the field of technology transfer, mechanisms of stimulating the technology transfer by researchers to business are analyzed, it’s studied how the entrepreneurial initiative of the Israeli research institutions is implemented. There are several ways to support technology transfer. One of them is targeted programs aimed at stimulating the interaction of the scientific community and business, carried out on the initiative of the government, represented by the Office of the Chief Scientist and with his financial support. Another mechanism for encouraging the technology transfer by researchers to business is tax exemption. In most cases, an entrepreneurial initiative in the field of technology can be implemented without the full involvement of the inventor. In such cases, the licensee takes charge of the process of developing the technology and product. Models of researcher participation in the implementation of entrepreneurial initiative in the field of technology, as a rule, are implemented in one of the following ways: a) issuing a license for innovative technology to a company engaged in the relevant industry; b) licensing of a startup, which is created due to the invention of technology. In Israel, there are three sectors of R&D, each of which operates independently of one another and forms its own policy in the field of technology transfer by public research institutes to business. Successful technology transfer mechanisms have been created in the scientific environment that serve the interests of universities and society and do not require intervention from the regulator. The commercial sector works for the benefit of business with the financial and other support of the regulator, represented by the Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Commerce.

Researching Alternative Cash Crops for Small Scale Farmers in Southern Ohio

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 530a-530
Author(s):  
Brad Bergefurd ◽  
Gary Gao
Keyword(s):  
Applied Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Cash Crops ◽  
Grant Program ◽  
Culinary Herbs ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

Speciality crops are great alternative cash crops for small scale farmers. Small scale farmers are constantly searching for viable economic crops to grow. We have been conducting applied research on the production and marketing of culinary herbs, oriental vegetables, colored peppers, and muskmelons to name a few. These crops show excellent potential for southern Ohio. Field demonstration, seminars, and surveys were used to gather and disseminate information on these speciality crops. More than 230 people attended our seminars on alternative cash crops. More than 150 people attended our field days. In addition, we had identified many chefs that are willing to purchase from local speciality crop growers. It will be a win-win situation for both chefs and growers. Growers will be able to maximize their profitability while chefs will receive fresh and unique produce. As a result of our research, we were able to show small scale growers what they can grow successfully and how they can market their crops for most profit. These applied research projects received a combined funding of $10000.00 from OSU Extension-Innovative Grant program. These projects are a great way to establish credibility among clients. We would also like to demonstrate how other extension agents can help their clients. A lecture utilizing slides and overhead transparencies will be the format of the seminar.

scholarly journals The WxChallenge: Forecasting Competition, Educational Tool, and Agent of Cultural Change

2013 ◽  
Vol 94 (10) ◽  
pp. 1501-1506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley G. Illston ◽  
Jeffrey B. Basara ◽  
Christopher Weiss ◽  
Mike Voss
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Change ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
The United States ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Web Interfaces ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
University Of Oklahoma ◽  
The University

The WxChallenge, a project developed at the University of Oklahoma, brings a state-of-the-art, fun, and exciting forecast contest to participants at colleges and universities across North America. The challenge is to forecast the maximum and minimum temperatures, precipitation, and maximum wind speeds for select locations across the United States over a 24-h prediction period. The WxChallenge is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, as well as higher-education faculty, staff, and alumni. Through the use of World Wide Web interfaces accessible by personal computers, tablet computer, and smartphones, the WxChallenge provides a state-of-the-art portal to aid participants in submitting forecasts and alleviate many of the administrative issues (e.g., tracking and scoring) faced by local managers and professors. Since its inception in 2006, 110 universities have participated in the contest and it has been utilized as part of the curricula for 140 classroom courses at various institutions. The inherently challenging nature of the WxChallenge has encouraged its adoption as an educational tool. As its popularity has grown, professors have seen the utility of the Wx-Challenge as a teaching aid and it has become an instructional resource of many meteorological classes at institutions for higher learning. In addition to evidence of educational impacts, the competition has already begun to leave a cultural and social mark on the meteorological learning experience.

Licensing as a Central Structure of Technology Transfer Agreements. Joint Venture and Franchising Agreements

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Guerrero Gaitán
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Market Imperfections ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Transfer Of Technology

Abstract R&D is one of the most important sources of knowledge and economic growth worldwide, and technology transfer is the principal means to access this knowledge. Nevertheless, market imperfections, externalities, and abusive behaviors have been used by some jurisdictions to justify the enactment of regulations on different contractual categories frequently used to implement this transfer of technology.

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