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Technology Development Faculty Forum Success


The Office of Technology Development recently held its first ever Faculty Forum on Tech Development at Wilderness Ridge Lodge from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2007. The forum was followed by a networking reception sponsored by the Nebraska Angels.

The day began with a continental breakfast buffet and presentation on "The Power of Invention." Opening remarks and welcome were delivered by Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Vice Chancellor of Research & Dean of Graduate Studies, Prem Paul. Associate Vice Chancellor of Technology Development, John Brasch, provided background information on the Office of Technology Development and reviewed the "Past, Present & Future" of OTD.

Attending faculty, staff and students were presented with a variety of additional topics and valuable information regarding technology transfer at the University of Nebraska, including:
  • Angel Investing and Venture Capital
  • Bayh-Dole Act/Requirements
  • Challenges and Opportunities: Discovery to Innovation
  • Considerations for Faculty Startups
  • Invention Disclosure
  • Licensing Agreements and Royalties
  • NBDC (Nebraska Business Development Center) Services
  • Options Agreements
  • Partnering with Research Responsibilities
  • Partnering with Sponsored Programs
  • Power Patent
  • Protecting Your Invention
Guest speaker, John Serbin, Chief Business Officer of iDiverse Inc. presented "The iDiverse Startup Experience;" and David Allen, Associate Vice President of Technology Transfer, University of Colorado presented the "Evolution of Technology Transfer at Research Universities."

The Office of Technology Development would like to thank all attendees who helped to make our first ever Faculty Forum a complete success. For additional information or to suggest topics for future faculty forums, please contact Erin Urso at 402-472-1783 or email eurso2@unl.edu.

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