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Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2015-02-12T19:08:44Z

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== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tatic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy # 2: Communication on Resources collaboration with clubs ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Benjamin Simmons

=== Tactic #1: Establish Contact with TTU Advising Faculty ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Develop a small group of faculty advisors throughout every college to inform their students of coming entrepreneurship. We will follow the steps mentioned below.</li>
<li>Milestones<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Make contact with college advisors. (Accomplished) 1/15</li>
<li>Create a Texas Tech funded entrepreneurship program for students to join. 3/15</li>
<li>Expand group to companies who wish to invest money in Tech student’s ideas  8/15</li>
<li>Grow entrepreneurship program to other colleges. 1/17</li>
</ol></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Obtain Funding for entrepreneurship programs. ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Develop plans to obtain money to start and run Texas Tech entrepreneurship programs.</li>
<li>Milestones<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Make contact with Texas Tech entrepreneurship department. (Accomplished) 1/15</li>
<li>Merge existing entrepreneurship programs to one well funded successful program. 9/15</li>
<li>Continue to promote funding through existing entrepreneurship department as well as alumni funding. 1/16</li>
</ol></li>
</ul>

== Strategy # 3: Lab Survey Program ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Taylor

=== Tactic #1: Establish Lab Survey Team ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Develop a team under the authority of the Office of the Vice President for Research. This team will carry out the tactics described below.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Pitch to administration: 2/15</li>
<li>Begin interview process for the Tech Lab Survey team: 3/15</li>
<li>Train selected candidates: 6/15</li>
<li>Add to I&E resources page (priority 1): 8/15</li>
</ol></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Laboratory Landscape Canvas ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Evaluate current laboratory status (needs, unnecessaries, changes) across all colleges.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Tech Lab Survey Team conducts first round of assessments across campus. This will include inquiries regarding lab course, research and internship space: 8/15</li>
<li>Feedback from faculty, students and affiliated lab personnel on value of lab survey assessments: 11/15</li>
</ol></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Implement Changes ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Determine the most essential and urgent changes within the available budget.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Change in lab spaces - Meeting for review with involved faculty and/or students, Tech Lab Survey Team and OVPR administration. Assessment of user satisfaction: 3/16</li>
</ol></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #4: Alternatives for improvements without funding ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: If lab-affiliated personnel have an idea for improved equipment, research methodology, etc. they are encouraged to use the TTU research park (expected completion 7/15) makerspace area. Approved ideas will likely receive funding for prototype development.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Use of makerspace: 3/16 and on-</li>
<li>Requests for funding to support innovative ideas: 4/16 and on-</li>
</ol></li>
</ul>

== Strategy # 4: Makers Space ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative(s):''' Taylor + Victoria

=== Tactic #1: ===
<ul style="margin: 0pt 0px 0pt 1.6em; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4;">
<li>Allocate space at the TTU Research Park for the use of students, faculty and staff at Texas Tech. Here, they will have the ability to transform an idea into a marketable product.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin: 0pt 0px 0pt 3.2em; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4;">
<li>Space available: 7/15</li>
<li>Requests for funding: 8/15</li>
</ol></li>
</ul>

== Strategy # 5: Increase Opportunities to Experiment with Innovation and Entrepreneurship Through Practice ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Victoria

=== Tactic #1: Internships ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Consolidate, facilitate, and promote internal and external internship/fellowship opportunities (especially for those outside of the college of engineering)   </li>
<li>Milestones:</li>
</ul>
<ol style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 80px;">
<li>Reach out to current departments to facilitate cross talk: 2/15</li>
<li>Either create a new central department or update existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Build a web page of information: 3/15</li>
<li>Hold promotional events: 4/15</li>
</ol>

=== Tactic #2: Hands-on Learning Classes ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Promote and create classes that teach the application process of theories learned in a class</li>
<li>Milestones</li>
</ul>
<ol style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 80px;">
<li>Reach out to faculty network for discussion: 3/15</li>
<li>Find either internal or external support sources: 4/15</li>
<li>Class offering: Spring 2016</li>
</ol>

=== Tactic #3: “Dorm Room Fund” of Texas ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create an organization similar to [http://dormroomfund.com/ http://dormroomfund.com/]in which students run a venture firm that invest in student ideas of this local area.</li>
<li>Milestones:</li>
</ul>
<ol style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 80px;">
<li>Find experienced mentors: 3/15</li>
<li>Find initial funding: 4/15</li>
<li>Call for students: Summer/Early Fall 2015</li>
<li>Invest in student ideas: 10/15</li>
</ol>

== Strategy # 6: OTC revamp and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy # 7: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

</div>

= Related Links: =

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
</div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

School:Texas Tech University

2015-02-12T19:07:25Z

Vyoung:

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= [[File:DoubleT.gif|right|DoubleT.gif]]Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park] that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities]. While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University_Student_Priorities_Page Student Priorities Page] ===

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Texas Tech University

2015-02-12T19:05:01Z

Vyoung:

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= [[File:DoubleT.gif|right|DoubleT.gif]]Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park] that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities]. While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University_Student_Priorities_Page Student Priorities Page] ===

[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Victoria Young

2015-02-12T19:00:05Z

Vyoung:

[[File:VictoriaYoung.jpg|thumb|center]]

Victoria Young is a University Innovation Fellow at Texas Tech University.  Unlike most students, she entered university without a major, but with a general passion for knowledge.  This passion led her to complete an undergraduate research project with ants which ignited a fascination in biology and lead her to become a Cell and Molecular Biology major.  Keeping with her fascination of biology and bugs, she worked a summer internship in a fly laboratory, in of all places...a hospital.  It was here she developed an understanding of the gaps entrepreneurs can fill in the biomedical world.  Since Victoria believes in the positive impacts of education, she weekly volunteers mentoring students in a local unprivileged elementary school.  She also is a musicophile who regularly DJs at her university’s radio station.

School:Texas Tech University

2015-01-31T23:54:57Z

Vyoung:

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= [[File:DoubleT.gif|right|DoubleT.gif]]Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park] that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities]. While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

UIF Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

Benjamin Simmons:

[https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

School:Texas Tech University

2015-01-31T23:53:02Z

Vyoung:

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= [[File:DoubleT.gif|right|DoubleT.gif]] =

= Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park] that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities]. While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

UIF Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

Benjamin Simmons:

[https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

School:Texas Tech University

2015-01-31T23:51:01Z

Vyoung:

= [[File:DoubleT.gif|DoubleT.gif]] =

= Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park] that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities]. While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

UIF Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

Benjamin Simmons:

[https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

File:DoubleT.gif

2015-01-31T23:48:27Z

Vyoung:

School:Texas Tech University

2015-01-31T23:45:41Z

Vyoung:

= Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park] that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities]. While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

UIF Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

Benjamin Simmons:

[https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

School:Texas Tech University

2015-01-31T23:44:19Z

Vyoung:

= Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park] that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities] ([http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php]). While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

UIF Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

Benjamin Simmons:

[https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

School:Texas Tech University

2015-01-31T23:42:01Z

Vyoung:

= Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park] that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities] ([http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php]). While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

UIF Candidates:

Francis Atore: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore]

Benjamin Simmons:

[https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons]

Valente Rodriguez: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez]

Victoria Young: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young]

Taylor Person:   [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person]

South Plains Connection: Marshal Head: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head]

School:Texas Tech University

2015-01-31T23:32:40Z

Vyoung:

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= Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over 60 centers and institutes ([http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php])  research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a Research Park ([http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php]) that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME) ([http://doubletimettu.org http://doubletimettu.org]) is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research opportunities ([http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php]). While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

UIF Candidates:

Francis Atore: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore]

Benjamin Simmons:

[https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons]

Valente Rodriguez: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez]

Victoria Young: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young]

Taylor Person:   [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person]

South Plains Connection: Marshal Head: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head]

School:Texas Tech University

2015-01-31T23:31:13Z

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= Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over 60 centers and institutes ([http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php])  research is strong through all departments at Texas Tech University.  However, many efforts are still being made to translate this research into industry.  With the construction of a Research Park ([http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php]) that will house new startups, entrepreneurship is on the rise.  

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University has a number of student organization that promote and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME) ([http://doubletimettu.org http://doubletimettu.org]) is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship while connecting students with innovative faculty mentors.  TTIME currently host a 3 Day Startup event every semester to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship.

The Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization, which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.  

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research opportunities ([http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php]). While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty primary responsibility lies in research but they should also partake in some entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40). Faculty already have teaching and research responsibilities which take up upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time. Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the office of technology commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a phD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that they will not be thrown under the bus or that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or business, with technical capabilities or the ability to recognize that they will need inventor help to move technology forward.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

We also need to maintain a better alumni network. Whenever a new technology is developed that can interface with industry we need to tap into alumni and present the opportunity to them seeking their opinion and support to connect with industry. Need to better educate faculty and students on the advantages of going through Texas Tech to commercialize technology and update them on existing industry partners.

= LandscapeCanvas: =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1RXGYCP-Ie1Y3iFI0AczHmzVPYeV7G239cv4qY1yUfis|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links: =

UIF Candidates:

Francis Atore: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore]

Benjamin Simmons:

[https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons https://novoed.com/epicenter-uif-spring-2015/users/BenjaminSimmons]

Valente Rodriguez: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez]

Victoria Young: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young]

Taylor Person:   [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person]

South Plains Connection: Marshal Head: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head]

File:VictoriaYoung.jpg

2015-01-03T02:40:30Z

Vyoung: UIF Spring 2015

UIF Spring 2015