Developing University–Industry Relations: Pathways to Innovation from the West Coast - Hardcover

Miller, Robert C.; Le Boeuf, Bernard J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470433965 ISBN 13: 9780470433966

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 2009

Synopsis

Developing University–Industry Relations draws on the experiences of some of the most renowned research universities on the U.S. West Coast and in Canada. Each campus has a solid record of providing a vital resource for the growth of their regional economies through innovative technology transfer and commercialization initiatives with companies such as Hewlett–Packard, Google, Discovery Parks, and Cohen–Boyer. In this book, the authors offer a wealth of exemplary best practices and proven strategies from these forward–thinking institutions. They show what it takes to sustain strong university–industry collaborations that will allow for successful technology transfer. 

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About the Author

Robert C. Miller is the former dean of the faculty of science at the University of British Columbia, former director and associate vice provost for research and vice provost for intellectual property and technology transfer at the University of Washington, and former vice chancellor for research at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Bernard J. Le Boeuf is the associate vice chancellor for research at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Developing University

Industry Relations"This timely book is an excellent read and a very useful guide for those who work in the increasingly important area of the interface between universities and industry. It is a highly recommended collection of articles from several of the most significant programs in the U.S. and outlines the principles and operations which have made these programs successful."
John B. Simpson, president, University at Buffalo.

"I was privileged to serve as Computer Science and Engineering department chair at the University of Washington during the 1990s, when Bob Miller, Gerry Barnett, Pat Jones, and Chuck Williams developed what was widely regarded as one of the most innovative and successful software tech transfer practices in the nation. This must–read book is chock–full of insights from individuals with vast experience."
Ed Lazowska, Bill & Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington.

"I read the whole book in one sitting on an airplane flight, and it is great! This is truly a useful primer for research administrators and many others in university administration. I couldn′t wait to land and e–mail our management group to read this gem. I will come back to it often to help me explain, manage, and advocate for smart ways to build business–university relations."
Andrew C. Comrie, associate vice president for research and dean of the Graduate College, University of Arizona.

"This book is a must–read with high heuristic value for university administrators wanting to augment university–industry relations. The chapters reveal the personal successes of practitioners at the cutting edge of this arcane business and how they were successful in developing and managing these relationships."
MRC Greenwood, chancellor emerita, University of California, Santa Cruz.

From the Inside Flap

Mastering the relationship between universities and industry has never been more important than in today s turbulent economic environment. Our knowledge–based economy continues to draw the academy and business into close contact and provides significant mutual benefits for both.

Written for campus leaders and business managers, Developing University–Industry Relations draws on the experiences of some of the most renowned research universities on the U.S. West Coast and in Canada. Each campus has a solid record of providing a vital resource for the growth of their regional economies through innovative technology transfer and commercialization initiatives with companies such as Hewlett–Packard, Google, Discovery Parks, and Cohen–Boyer. In this book, the authors offer a wealth of exemplary best practices and proven strategies from these forward–thinking institutions. They show what it takes to sustain strong university–industry collaborations that will allow for successful technology transfer.

Developing University–Industry Relations explores industry–sponsored agreements that help to establish positive relationships, train students for the workforce, support faculty research, generate indirect cost funds for infrastructure renewal, and deliver cutting–edge research to the sponsor. The book also describes successful approaches to software and copyright licensing and industry–sponsored consortia. The book explains a one–stop–shopping approach of an integrated office whose role is industry liaison and presents the factors that lead to the creation of successful university–affiliated research parks. The authors also explain the evolution, processes, and accomplishments of a premier organization designed to link a university and the business community to establish a diverse high–tech regional economy.

Developing University–Industry Relations clearly shows how the relationship between universities and industry is key for the continuation of innovation that brings economic vitality to our communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470433965
• ISBN 13: 9780470433966
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176