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Technology Transfer: Issues and Processes - Classroom (on-site)

Technology transfer is the process of moving newly available devices, methods, and data into the hands of those who can benefit from application of the technology or will move it to commercialization. The subject has evolved as a major topic in economic development. This 10-week course was first offered in 2003 and was designed to be an introduction to the multidisciplinary aspects of technology transfer. The course provided an overview of key policy, issues, practices, and organizations. It was sponsored by the Washington DC chapter of the Technology Transfer Society (TTS) and was part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Graduate School program. Enrollment was open to the public. Information on the 2006 course is not yet available. The 2005 course covered the following topics: 1. Overview of Technology Transfer; 2. The Role of Alliances in Technology Transfer; 3. Intellectual Property Management; 4. Technology Licensing: Disclosure through Maintenance; 5. Maximizing the Value of University Generated Discovery; 6. Moving Federally Developed R&D to the Marketplace: Policy and Practice; 7. Factors in Transferring Technology to and from Big Businesses; 8. Factors in Transferring Technology to and from Small Businesses; 9. Technology Transfer Participative Case Study; 10. International Technology Transfer. For additional information on course structure and faculty, contact TTS Education Chairman, Richard Leshuk, (301) 279-2686, rleshuk@aol.com. For registration, call the USDA Graduate School, (888) 744-GRAD, re: Course PUAP4439E, or visit http://www.grad.usda.gov/.