Academic Technology Transfer: Driving Public Use of University Research
By Howard Bremer, Catherine Innes and Christopher McKinney

With its focus on economic and societal impact, the latest installment of the AUTM Educational SeriesTM, Academic Technology Transfer: Driving Public Use of University Research, is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the benefits of technology transfer. The booklet - which is designed for all audiences including community members; university and other nonprofit and corporate administrative and managerial staff; and local policy-makers, government employees and legislators - offers a succinct but educational overview of academic technology transfer.

Written and reviewed by leading industry professionals, the booklet is designed to:

• Educate various constituencies about the benefits of academic technology transfer,
• Illustrate the myriad benefits of the transfer of technology,
• Underscore the importance of conveying research results to the public for its use and benefit, and
• Support the Bayh-Dole Act and technology transfer.

Table of Contents
Here's a glimpse at what you'll find in this Educational Series edition:

• What Is University-Industry Technology Transfer?
• The Bayh-Dole Act
• Public Benefits
• Society Benefits
• Examples
• Trends and the Economic Climate
• Impact of the Bayh-Dole Act and Current Challenges
• Other Factors That Promote the Growth of Technology Transfer
• Driving Public Use of University Research Results
• Fast Facts

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