ARS Plant Science Institute
Edward M. Dougherty, Dwight E. Lynn, Martin Shapiro
In recognition of the transfer of technology in development of the first commercial in vitro baculovirus biological pesticide system.
ARS Southern Regional Research Center
Paul S. Sawhney
Effective international dissemination and commercial licensing of a new core-spinning technology for producing unique composite yarns of predominantly cotton content and almost 100% cotton surface.
Forest Products Laboratory
Earl A. Geske, Robert J. Ross
Developed and rapidly adopted economical and innovative techniques to improve the quality and reliability of structural wood products.
Forestry & Range Sciences Laboratory
Larry D. Bryant, Jack Ward Thomas, Michael J. Wisdom
For transfer of the knowledge gained through Starkey Research and Development Program to recipients encompassing local, regional, national, and international organizations, groups, and agencies.
FS-Land Management Planning Systems
Gregory S. Alward, L. Eric Siverts, Kenneth G. Walters, Susan A. Winter
For the transfer of IMPLAN system (economic impact assessment technology) to federal, state and local government agencies; academic institutions; and private businesses.
Air Force Rome Laboratory
Brian S. Ahern
For creativity in the transfer of lanthanum hexaboride thin film coating technology for use in improving efficiency of fluorescent lamps and X-ray medical equipment.
Terrence G. Champion, Luigi Spagnuolo
For initiative in the transfer of robust speech compression technique designed to provide reliable, high quality speech communications while increasing the capacity of narrowband channels.
Air Force Wright Laboratories
G.A. Beane IV, Lynne M. Nelson
For initiative in transferring "smart dipstick" technology for measuring remaining useful lubricant life to industry and implementing broader applications in transportation and food processing industries.
Army Construction Engineering Research Lab
William Goran, Mark Johnson, Marjorie Larson, Mary Martin, Jean Messersmith, Micheal Shapiro, Jim
Westervelt
For initiative in the development of support structures and mechanisms to transfer GRASS technology to government, private sector, and educational institutions throughout the U.S. and around the world.
Army Research Institute for Behavioral & Social Sciences
Beatrice J. Farr
For exemplary activities in transferring the Job Skills Education Program. A commercial version of this Army-developed program could help millions of American workers improve their job performance.
Naval Air Warfare Center CL
Ronald Henry, Joseph Johnson, Herbert Richter
For efforts in transferring technology from DOD to the private sector resulting in two license agreements.
Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory
Richard W. Drisko
For outstanding dedication and initiative in transferring paints and coatings expertise to the private sector via direct technical consultation and assistance.
NOAA-Aeronomy & Wave Propagation
David Carter, Warner L. Ecklund, Robert T. Frost, Kenneth S. Gage, James R. Jordan, William Neff
For creatively transferring the 915 MHz profiler technology to the private sector through the use of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).
Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University
Edward S. Yeung
For unusual devotion and effort in transferring a new laser-based method for indirect fluorescence of biological samples.
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Dariush Arasteh, Stephen Selkowitz
For development and transfer to the U.S. building industry of the technology base for "superwindow," windows with better thermal performance than insulating walls.
Mark Bednarski, Matthew Callstrom
For the development of a new polymeric material that can significantly extend the active lifetime of enzymes and allow their use in harsh industrial environments.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Anthony A. Amsden, T. Daniel Butler, Peter J. O'Rourke
For the nominees' efforts in the transfer of the KIVA software, which has led to the widespread use of the technology by U.S. engine manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and Cummins Engine Company.
Albert Migliori, George Rhodes (Quatro)
For the nominees' efforts in the transfer of the resonant ultrasound inspection technology, which resulted in a license agreement between Los Alamos National Laboratory and Quatro Corporation, and in a product that is now being marketed.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
D.W. Bible, R.J. Lauf
For significant contributions to the invention, development, licensing, and commercialization of the variable frequency microwave furnace.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
J. Lambert Bates, Larry A. Chick, Gregory Exarhos, Gary D. Maupin, Larry R. Pederson
For using the CRADA mechanism to revitalize the licensee's interest in commercializing the glycine nitrate process.
Karl Castleton, James jG. Droppo, Jr., Bonnie L. Hoopes, Gene Whelan
For transferring MEPAS environmental assessment software to Mesa State College, thereby improving Mesa's curriculum, training workers for DOE, and enhancing MEPAS's marketability.
Evan Jones, L. John Sealock, Jr., Wayne Wilcox
For personal effort and innovation in forming a new company through an alliance with an existing business to transfer and commercialize waste acid recovery system.
Janet L. Bryant, Gregory M. Holter, Michael K. White
For their insight, initiative and persistence in trail-blazing the rapid technology transfer of ReOpt software, the first scientific approach to identifying technologies for waste cleanup.
Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center
Charles J. Drummond, James M. Ekmann, Henry W. Pennline, James T. Yeh
For leadership, creativity, and initiative in effecting the first transfer of a process patented by a DOE Energy Center to private industry.
Sandia National Laboratory (NM)
Johnny H. Biffle, Teddy D. Blacker, Randy R. Lober, Ray J. Meyers
For initiative in the transfer of technology from Sandia's Mesh Generation Consortium, which is providing U.S. industry with engineering software to reduce the time required for design iterations using advanced mesh generation algorihms and adaptive analysis techniques.
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
John. H. Sheehy
For reducing lead exposure in radiator repair shops through effective technology transfer.
NIH-National Institute on Aging
Joseph Pitha
In recognition of pioneering research and development and an unsurpassed commitment to transferring NIH/NIA technology to benefit mankind.
Lewis Research Center
Richard T. Barrett
For transferring to the aerospace and construction industries the first comprehensive fastener design manual directed toward the design engineer.