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While Furman has no formal Technology Transfer Function, the university does have a number of initiatives that explore ways to connect university research with industry partners and other institutions.

The [http://www2.furman.edu/academics/integrativeresearch/AboutUs/Pages/default.aspx '''Office of Integrative Research in the Sciences (OIRS)''' ]is responsible for developing, managing and assessing programmatic opportunities that cut across Furman’s science disciplines. Created by the Provost’s Office in 2008 and directed by Prof. John Wheeler, OIRS currently includes a full-time staff of three including Dr. Wheeler, Dr. John Kaup (Coordinator of Science Education) and Ms. Sydney Wood (Administrative Assistant). In total, these programs reflect more than $7M in funds supporting student and faculty research, curricular development, and outreach at Furman University. In addition to providing supervision of external programs, OIRS is engaged with both on-campus and off-campus initiatives that enhance research and educational opportunities for Furman faculty, Furman students, professional scientists and the K-12 sector across the Upstate of South Carolina.