Technology Transfer: Issues and Processes
Fall 2009
USDA Graduate School
Capital Gallery
600 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024-2520
L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station
(Exit 7th St. and Maryland Ave.)
10 Tuesday Evening Sessions - 6 to 9 PM
September 22 - November 24, 2009
Technology transfer is the process of moving newly developed devices, methods, and data into the hands of those who can benefit from application of the technology or will move it to commercialization. The subject has evolved as a major topic in economic development.
The 10-week course is an introduction to the multidisciplinary aspects of technology transfer. The course provides an overview of key policy, issues, practices, and organizations. The course is sponsored by the Washington, DC chapter of the Technology Transfer Society and is part of the US. Dept. of Agriculture Graduate School program. Enrollment is open to the public.
A faculty of practicing experts representing various aspects of the field will teach the classes. The course is presented in an interactive style encouraging ongoing participant/presenter dialog. Topics include:
Overview of Technology Transfer
Intellectual Property Management
Technology Licensing: Disclosure Through Maintenance
Structuring Strategic Partnerships
Moving Federal R&D to the Marketplace: Policy and Practice
Maximizing the Value of University Generated Discovery
Factors in Transferring Technology to and from Big Business
Factors in Transferring Technology to and from Small Businesses
Role of State and Local Government in Promoting Innovation
International Technology Transfer
The course will be held on ten consecutive Tuesdays starting Sept. 22, 2009. Tuition is $375.00. For registration, call the USDA Graduate School, (888) 744-GRAD, re Course PUAP4439E or visit For additional information on course structure
and faculty, contact TTS Education Chairman, Richard Leshuk, (301) 279-2686, . Also see the TTS Chapter Web site – www. T2SDC.org.