Hosted by University of Arizona Societal Impact
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How do we define “impact” as investigators? We all strive to generate knowledge that contributes to the future of our academic fields. But what about the impact that can arise when what we discover or develop can be used to make someone’s life or work better? In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of having a translational mindset that integrates innovation and entrepreneurship, and how such a mindset can increase our chances of creating work that is both academically meaningful to our fields and socially and economically impactful.
In this session, the Tech Launch Arizona team will also help attendees understand how and when to most effectively engage to make the most of your opportunities, from the first discussions about research to invention disclosure to the myriad commercialization pathways available. TLA Licensing Managers – technology and IP experts embedded in colleges across the university – understand your areas of research and are excellent first points of contact. Similarly, TLA has engaged eight of your peers as Faculty Innovation Ambassadors, who are excellent resources you can connect with for information and guidance. Ultimately, it’s all about maximizing the impact of your work.
Speakers:
Jennifer Fields, Executive Director, Office of Societal Impact
Rakhi Gibbons, Director of Licensing and IP
Bruce Burgess, Director of New Ventures
12:00 – 1:00 pm MST
Extended Q&A until 1:30pm
Zoom registration required