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= University Technology Transfer Functions =
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<span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">[[File:Villanovamdl.png|thumb|Villanovamdl.png]]Villanova currently has an '''Office of Sponsored Research Program (OSRP) '''that has potential for expansion'''. '''This program helps students who are looking to patent an idea or license a p</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">roduct. They facilitate the process in accordance with the University policies for intellectual property, and assist in the student’s search for external resources and sponsors.</span>
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<span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Students can connect and collaborate in the '''Multidisciplinary Design Lab, '''which has a 3D printer available, and the '''Machine Shop''', </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">which offers a number of machines and materials available </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">for the development of prototypes. Also, the law school library has a meeting environment for students. </span>
<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The college of Engineering has recently renovated two labs as '''Interdisciplinary Innovation Labs'''. These rooms contain smart technology, open space, and are available for all Villanova Students to utilize. Members of the '''Engineering Entrepreneurship Minor''' meet in those labs for their classes. The layouts of these rooms are used to help inspire creativity in the students who utilize them. The college of Engineering also plans to expand the building to include a new '''Student Learning Commons''' and '''Innovation Wing.''' These areas will be designed to help students realize their fullest potential. </span>
<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The School of Businesshas recently undergone some renovations. There is a more open flow in the building, to help students feel more comfortable and let their ideas prosper more. There is a new '''Innovation Classroom, '''which has glass doors and whiteboard walls. Students pursuing an '''Entrepreneurship Minor,''' through the business school meet there, but when class is not in session, the room is open to all students.</span>
<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Villanova has recently built the '''C.A.V.E.''', a virtual reality room that is open to all students and is using </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">KEEN Foundation grants to create an '''Idea Accelerator '''space and a tinkerer’s lab. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Another </span>'''Tinkerer's Lab'''<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"> is also currently in the the processes of being built in the engineering college, which was included through Villanova's newest campus expansion plan.</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">There will be workshops and speakers for student interested in pursuing an entrepreneurial path. </span>
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= University-Industry Collaboration =
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