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2006 Annual Conference

 

Technology Transfer Society

 

Next Generation Innovation:

New Approaches and Policy Designs

 

 

 

Georgia Institute of Technology

Global Learning and Conference Center

84 5th Street, Atlanta, USA

 

September 27 – 29, 2006

 

Organized and hosted by:

 

 

Georgia Tech Program in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

Georgia Tech School of Public Policy

Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute

 

With additional sponsorship from:

 

ICAPP® - Georgia’s Intellectual Capital Partnership Program - the economic development program of the University System of Georgia.

 

 

 

 

Georgia Institute of Technology - Ivan Allen College - The Liberal Arts College of Georgia Tech

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An electronic version of this program and copies of submitted conference papers [PDF] are available at the

 

2006 Technology Transfer Society Annual Conference

Web Site: http://www.cherry.gatech.edu/t2s2006

 

Email: t2s2006@pubpolicy.gatech.edu.

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

*           =          Presenter for multiple authored papers (subject to change)

[0000]   =          Paper ID number

[PDF]    =          Paper is available electronically on conference web site

#          =          Paper submitted but unable to attend conference.

 

ROOM LOCATIONS

 

Room numbers 236, 323, 331, 330, 334, and 335 are located in the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.

 

Hodges room sessions are located in the Centergy Building, across 5th Street, 3rd Floor.

 

See Conference Space Maps at end of this program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2006 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SOCIETY CONFERENCE

GEORGIA TECH, ATLANTA, USA – SEPTEMBER 27 – 29, 2006

 

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

 

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm        Registration

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm        Light Reception.

Georgia Tech Hotel (Conference Room A), 800 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30308.

 

Thursday, September 28, 2006

From 7 am                    Continental breakfast available (Georgia Tech Global Learning and Conference Center - GLCC, Continuous Food Break Areas, 2nd and 3rd Floors)

Morning registration

 

8:30 am to 9:55 am       Session I (281)

 

2811     New Developments in University-Industry Relationships: Session A. Room 323. Chair: Wallace Huffman (Iowa State University, USA).

Influence of University and Industrial Research on Regional Economic Outcomes. Iryna Lendel (Cleveland State University, USA). [1027]

Firms Utilization of Knowledge External Sources: Towards a Holistic Approach. Andrés Barge-Gil* (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain) and A. Modrego-Rico (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain). [1034] [PDF]

University Industry Joint Invention: Why a firm does co-invent with university and what affects that? Taehyun Jung (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [1036]

 


2812     Trajectories for Emerging Technologies: Session A. Room 330. Chair: Stephen Fleming (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA).

Defining the Nanotechnology Domain in a Real Time Technology Assessment. Alan Porter (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), Philip Shapira (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) and Jan Youtie* (Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute, USA) [2023] [PDF]

What Do We Know About Innovation in Nanotechnology? Some Propositions About an Emerging Field Between Hype and Path Dependency. Martin Meyer (University of Sussex, UK) [1016] [PDF]

Long Views of Nanotechnology: Is it a General Purpose Technology? Jan Youtie (Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute, USA), Maurizio Iacopetta* (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), and Stuart Graham (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA). [1044]

 

2813     International Developments and Linkages in Technology Transfer: Session A. Room 334. Chair: Ted Maher (National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA).

University Industry Collaborations in Japan: Motivations and Performance Evaluations. Kazuyuki Motohashi (University of Tokyo, Japan) [1041] [PDF]

Technology Transfer in Korea. Ilyoun Song* (Korea Technology Transfer Center, Korea), Chun Yup Park (Dongguk University, Korea), Joong Yeon Lim (Dongguk University, Korea), Deokkyo Oh (Korea Technology Transfer Center, Korea) and Youngbok Shon (Korea Technology Transfer Center, Korea) [1051] [PDF]

Origins and Dynamics of University Spinoff Enterprises in Hong Kong. Mandy Leung* (Macquarie University, Australia) and John A. Mathews (Macquarie University, Australia) [2015] [PDF] [PPT]

 

2814     Innovations in Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Policies and Programs: Session A.  Chair: Rand Haley (Research Terrain, USA). Room 335.

Exploitation of University Research - Uncovering the Grey Zone. Anna Nilsson* (Karolinska Institutet, Sweden and Embassy of Sweden, USA), Annika Rickne (Lund University, Sweden), and Nars Bengtsson (Lund University, Sweden) [1012] [PDF]

Biomedical Academic Entrepreneurship: Faculty Characteristics and Firm Outcomes in the SBIR Program. Andrew Toole* (Rutgers University, USA) and Dirk Czarnitzki (Leuven University, Belgium) [1056]

Economic Analysis of the Technology Infrastructure Needs for the Biopharmaceutical Industry. Michael P Gallaher (RTI International, USA), Stephanie A. Houghton (Duke University, USA), and Jeffrey E. Petrusa* (RTI International, USA) [2024] [PDF]

 

2815     The Rise of Entrepreneurial Activity at Universities - Organizational and Societal Implications: Session A.  Hodges Room. Chair: Don Siegel (University of Riverside, USA).

Buying Science and Selling Science: Gender Differences in the Market for Commercial Science. Fiona Murray (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA) and Leigh Graham (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA). [4001-1]

Technology Transfer Offices as Institutional Entrepreneurs: The Case of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and Human Embryonic Stem Cells.   Sanjay Jain (University of Wisconsin, USA) and Gerry George (London Business School, UK) [4001-2]

The Growth of U.S. University Patenting in the 1970s. David Mowery (University of California at Berkeley, USA) and Bhaven Sampat (Columbia University, USA) [4001-3]

 

9:55 am to 10:05 am     Break

Refreshments and snacks available, Continuous Break Areas, GLCC 2nd and 3rd Floors

 

10:05 am to 11:30 am Session II - 282

 

2821     The Rise of Entrepreneurial Activity at Universities - Organizational and Societal Implications: Session B.  Room 323. Chair: Philippe Mustar (Ecole Nationale Suprieure des Mines de Paris, France).

Opening the Dam or Building Channels: University Patenting and the Use of Public Science in Industrial Innovation, Kira Fabrizio (Emory University, USA) [4002-1] [PDF]

The Commercial Return on Government R&D Investment: Why Some U.S. Universities Have a Superior Spin-off Performance? Rory O’Shea (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA), Thomas Allen (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA), and Arnaud Chevalier (University of Kent and the London School of Economics, UK) [4002-2]

University Entrepreneurship: A Taxonomy of the Literature. Frank Rothaermel (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), Shanti Agung (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), and Lin Jiang (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [4002-3] [PDF]

 

2822     Trajectories for Emerging Technologies: Session B. Room 330. Chair: Michael Gallaher (RTI International, USA).

Resource Spillover from Academia to High Tech Industry: Evidence from Nanotech Start-up Enterprises. Jue Wang (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [1009] [PDF]

The Role and Contribution of Foreign-born Scientists and Engineers to the US Nano Science and Technology Research Enterprise. Dirk Libaers (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA). 1006] [PDF]

Public Value Mapping and Nanotechnology: Prospects for Prospective Assessment of Large-Scale Social Impacts. Barry Bozeman (University of Georgia, USA) [2002]

 

2823     Regional Innovation Processes and Technology Transfer. Room 334. Chair: E.J. Reedy (Kauffman Foundation, USA).

Trends of the Innovation Process in the Organization for Black Sea Economics Co-operation (BSEC) Member States. Lidiya Kavunenko (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine) [1007]

IT Goes to School: Interactions between Higher Education Institutions and Information Technology Companies in Three Metropolitan Areas. Hyung Joo Kim (Science and Technology Policy Institute, Korea) [1049] [PDF]

Policy and Networking: An RIS Case in Korea. Yu Jin Jung (George Mason University, USA) [2505] [PDF] [PPT]

 

2824     Innovations in Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Policies and Programs: Session B. Room 335. Chair: Roy Keller (Louisiana Technology Transfer Office, USA).

Improving University-Industry Tech Transfer Using an Equity Model. Clifford Gross (UTEK Corp, USA) [1022] [PDF] [PPT]

Auburn University Model for University Technology Transfer Using Business Engineering Student Teams. Paul Swamidass* (Auburn University, USA) and Brian Wright (Auburn University, USA) [2004]

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Technology Transfer: Conceptual Challenges and Search for a Common Thread. Elliot A. Fishman (Stevens Institute of Technology, USA) [3003-1]

 

11:30 am to 1:00 pm     Buffet lunch

Georgia Tech Hotel – Restaurant

 

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm       Session III - 283

 

2831     Innovations in Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Policies and Programs: Session C. Room 323. Chair: Julia Melkers (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA).

Profiling the Characteristics of Firms that Engage in Technology Transfer. Nola Hewitt-Dundas* (Queens University, Belfast, UK) and Ciara Leonard (Queens University, Belfast, UK) [1055]

Shapeshifting Gambits: Entrepreneurs’ Industry Actions - Evidence from Technology Standards Writing. Mike Provance* (University of Maryland, USA) and Bob Baum (University of Maryland, USA). [2500]

Research to Practice – A New Perspective on Technology Transfer. Gary Lundquist (Market Engineering International, USA) [1015]

 

2832     Technology Transfer to and from the Public Sector: Session B. Room 330. Chair: Alberto DiMinin (University of California-Berkeley, USA).

Technology Transfer in Italy from the Perspective of the National Council of Research. Francesco Donadio* (National Council of Research, Italy) and Barbara Angelini (National Council of Research, Italy) [1035]

Entrepreneurship of Technology Fusion through Industrial Research Collaboration. Yongsuk Jang (George Washington University, USA) [2027] [PDF]

How the Model Technology Portfolio Evaluation Tool at Argonne National Laboratory Improves Technology Commercialization. Courtney Price (Venture Quest, USA) and Stephen Ban (Argonne National Laboratory, USA) [1039] [PDF]

 

2833     International Developments and Linkages in Technology Transfer: Session B. Room 334. Chair: Carolina Cańibano (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain and PRIME Visiting Scholar, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA).

The Development of Sugar-Based Plastic in Brazil. Léa Velho* (University of Campinas, Brazil) and Paulo Velho (Brazil) [1004] [PDF]

Role of S&T Policies in Natural Resources-based Economies: The Cases of Chile and Finland. Pablo Catalan (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [1020] [PDF]

Evaluation of the Results and Impacts of a Social-Oriented Technological Program in Brazil: The Case of the Prosab (Sanitation Program). André Tosi Furtado* (University of Campinas, Brazil), Adriana Bin (University of Campinas, Brazil), Maria Beatriz Machado Bonacelli (University of Campinas, Brazil), Sônia Regina Paulino (University of Campinas, Brazil), Maria Augusta Miglino (University of Campinas, Brazil), and Paula Felício Drummond de Castro (University of Campinas, Brazil) [1029] [PDF]#

 

2834     Fostering Creative Knowledge Environments and Organizations for Science and Technology: Session A. Room 335. Chair: E.J. Reedy (Kauffman Foundation, USA).

The Influence of Context on Recognition of Commercialization Opportunities by Scientists. Alice J. de Koning* (Georgia State University) and David L. Deeds (University of Texas-Dallas, USA) [2017] [PDF]

Firm Characteristics: Collaborative Culture and Perceived Issues with University-to-Industry Knowledge Transfer. Karan Sorensen (Johnson and Johnson, USA) [3003-4] [PDF]

Technology Transfer in Firm Acquisitions: The Role of Research and Developments. Christoph Grimpe (Centre for European Economic Research, Germany) [PDF] [2019]

 

2835     New Developments in University-Industry Relationships: Session B. Hodges Room. Chair: Paul Swamidass (Auburn University, USA).

Governmental Funding to Support University-Industry Links in Japan: Implications for Discussion of “Entrepreneurial Universities.” Lee Woolgar (University of Tokyo and National Institute of Science and Technology Policy, Japan) [1040]

Recent Developments of University Technology Transfer Legislation in East Asia: Cases of Japan, Korea and China. Kyung-Sup "Kris" Kim (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [1043]

Faculty Responses to University-Industry Policy Reforms. John Walsh* (Georgia Institute of Technology), Yoshihito Yaskai (University of Tokyo, Japan), Yasunori Baba (University of Tokyo, Japan), Akira Goto (University of Tokyo, Japan), and Jun Suzuki (University of Tokyo, Japan) [1023] [PDF]

 

2:30 pm to 2:45 pm       Break

Refreshments and snacks available, Continuous Break Areas, GLCC 2nd and 3rd Floors

 

2:45 pm to 4:15 pm       Session IV - 284

 

2841     Innovations in Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Policies and Programs: Session D. Room 323. Chair: Jim Love (Aston University, UK).

Innovations in Policies to Foster the Creation of University Spin-Off firms. An European Comparison: France and United Kingdom. Philippe Mustar (Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris, France) [2009] [PDF]

University-based Knowledge Spillovers and the Growth of NTBFs. Massimo G. Colombo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Diego D'Adda (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), and Evila Piva* (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) [1019] [PDF]

 

2842     Multidisciplinary Research Strategies. Room 330. Chair: Nadav Liron (Neaman Institute, Israel).

Knowledge sourcing strategies for cross-disciplinarity in bionanotechnology. Ismael Rafols (University of Sussex, UK) and Martin Meyer* (University of Sussex, UK) [2007] [PDF]

Development of a Nucleic Acid-Based Diagnostic – What Happened to the Innovator of this Disruptive Technology? Susan S. Rucker (National Institutes of Health, USA). [2503]

Building and Benefiting from Center-Based Interdisciplinary Research: Analysis of Process and Outcomes. Julia Melkers (University of Illinois Chicago, USA), Elizabeth Corley (Arizona State University, USA) and Eric Welch (University of Illinois Chicago, USA) [2008]

 

2844     New Methods and Tools for Assessing Technology Transfer: Session A. Room 334. Chair: Roy Keller (Louisiana Technology Transfer Office, USA).

Techquisition.com: An Online Community for Buyers and Sellers of Technology. Richard Kordal (Louisiana Tech University, USA) [1042]

The University Environment and Academic Entrepreneurship: A Behavioral Model for Measuring Environment Success. Joseph Llano (Stevens Institute of Technology, USA) [1057] [PDF]

Tools and Approaches to Cultivate Technology Transfer: Creating A Market Focused Mindset for Commercialization. Wendy Kennedy (wendykennedy.com inc., Canada). [2026] [PDF]

 

2845     University Technology Transfer. Chair: Mike Wright (University of Nottingham, UK). Room 335.

The University and the Regional Innovative Capacity.  Rory O’Shea (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA), Thomas Allen (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA), Arnaud Chevalier (University of Kent and the London School of Economics, UK), and Maryann Feldman, University of Georgia, USA) [4003-1]

Inter-Cluster Innovation Differentials: The Role of Research Universities, Frank

Rothaermel* (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) and David Ku (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [4003-3] [PDF]

 

2846     Fostering Creative Knowledge Environments and Organizations for Science and Technology: Session B. Hodges Room. Chair: Paul Swamidass (Auburn University, USA).

Patents, Buyouts and Venture Capital in Sequential Innovation. Andreas Panagopoulos* (University of Lancaster, UK) and In-Uck Park (University of Bristol, UK) [2501]

US Faculty Patenting: Inside and Outside the University. Jerry Thursby (Emory University, USA), Marie Thursby (Georgia Institute of Technology and NBER, USA), and Anne Fuller* (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA). [2502]

The Role of R&D Networks in the Deployment of ICTs in Europe. Franco Malerba (Bocconi University, Italy), Nicholas Vonortas* (Georgia Washington University, USA) and Caroline Wagner (SRI International, USA) [1053] [PDF]

 

4:15 pm to 4:30 pm       Break

Refreshments and snacks available, Continuous Break Areas, GLCC 2nd and 3rd Floors

 

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm       Open Plenary Session and Keynote Address

Georgia Tech Global Learning Center and Conference Center, Auditorium 238. Plenary Session Chair: Diana Hicks (Georgia Institute of Technology)

President of the Technology Transfer Society.  Donald Siegel (University of California at Riverside, USA).

Next Generation Innovation: What More Can Universities and States do to Promote Innovation in Research, Technology Transfer, and Economic Development? Open plenary session. Michael Cassidy, President, Georgia Research Alliance (See page 10 for biosketch).

 

5:30 pm to 6:00 pm       Break

6:00      Buses leave for Park Tavern.[1] 6:00 pm (1) - 6:10 pm (2).

Pickup outside main entrance of Georgia Tech Hotel on Spring Street.

6:30      Dinner at Park Tavern, 500 Tenth Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (corner of 10th Street and Monroe Avenue, by Piedmont Park)

8:45      Buses available for return to Technology Square: 8:45 pm (1) - 9:00 pm (2)

 

Friday, September 29, 2006

From 7 am                    Continental breakfast available (Georgia Tech Global Learning Center - GLCC, Continuous Food Break Area, 3rd Floor)

 

8:30 am to 10:00 am                 Session V - 291

 

2911     New Strategies for Technology-Based Local Regional Economic Development: Session A. Room 323. Chair: Rory P. O’ Shea (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA).

Universities and Regional Capacity: The Politics of Small Firms, Transnational Firms, and Regional Economic Development. Jennifer Clark (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [3001-1]

Academic Entrepreneurs and Local External Inventors. Janet Bercovitz (University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, USA), Maryann Feldmann (University of Georgia, USA) [3001-2]

Disentangling Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Review. Sean Safford (University of Chicago, USA) [3001-3]

University Involvement in the Regional Economy: Is it Always Right? Shiri M. Breznitz (University of Cambridge, UK) [3001-4]

 

2912     R&D Strategies, Knowledge and Innovation: Session A. Room 330. Chair: Ted Maher (National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA).

Knowledge Spillover in Malaysia: The Roles of Knowledge Enhancing Activities of Domestic and Foreign Firms. Anupit Supnithadnaporn* (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) and Philip Shapira (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [2025]

Firms’ Strategies for Knowledge and Technology Transfer with Public Research Organisations and their Impact on Firms’ Perfomance. Martin Woerte* (Institute for Business Cycle Research, ETH, Switzerland) and Spyros Arvanitis (Institute for Business Cycle Research, ETH, Switzerland) [PDF] [2029]

Evolution of the Regional Innovation System: Examining the Structural Properties of the Chinese Knowledge Exchanging Networks from 1985-2004. Wei Hong (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA) [1018] [PDF]

 

2913     Fostering Creative Knowledge Environments and Organizations for Science and Technology: Session C. Room 334. Chair: Monica Gaughan (University of Georgia)

Students as Catalysts of University Scientists Interactions with the Private Sector. Branco Ponomariov (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA) [2005] [PPT]

Public-Private Partnerships for Targeted Human Resource Development. D. Bhatnagar, D. Ghosh, A. Jancy, S. Muneshwar, A. Patwardhan* and N. Saxena (Technology Information, Forecasting and Assesssment Council, India) [2030]

Technology Transferring: How do French Scientists Decide to Value their Research Activities and Results? Ndouba Dingamyo (ESSEC Programme Doctoral, France) [1031]

 

2914     International Developments and Linkages in Technology Transfer: Session C Room 335. Chair: John Walsh (Georgia Institute of Technology).

Not Tripping Over the Pebbles: Focusing on Overlooked TRIPS Art.66 for Technology Transfer to Solve Africa's AIDS Crisis. James T. Tsai (Case Western Reserve University School of Law, USA) [2016] [PDF]

Western Industries and Developing Countries as Equal Partners for Radical Innovation. Olli Voula (University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [2018]

High Technology Indicators. Alan Porter (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) and Nils Newman* (Intelligent Information Services Corporation, USA). [2504]

 

2915     The Rise of Entrepreneurial Activity at Universities - Organizational and Societal Implications: Session C. Room 331. Chair: Andy Lockett, University of Nottingham, UK).

Academic Spin-offs, Formal Technology Transfer and Capital Raising.  Bart Clarysse (University of Nottingham, UK), Mike Wright (University of Nottingham, UK), Andy Lockett (University of Nottingham, UK), and Philippe Mustar (Centre de Sociologie de l’Innovation Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris, France) [4004-1]

Knowledge Conversion Capability and the Performance of Corporate and University Spin-offs. Shaker Zahra (University of Minnesota, USA), Els Van de Velde (Ghent University, Belgium), and Barbara Larrańeta (Pablo de Olavide University, Spain) [4004-2]

An Empirical Analysis of Informal University Technology Transfer: Evidence From Time Allocation Survey of University Scientists and Engineers. Al Link (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA), Donald Siegel (University of California at Riverside, USA), and Barry Bozeman (University of Georgia, USA) [4004-3]

 

10:00 am to 10:15 am   Break

Refreshments and snacks available, Continuous Break Area, GLCC 3rd Floor

 

10:15 am to 11:45 am   Session VI - 292

 

2921     New Strategies for Technology-Based Local and Regional Economic Development: Session B. Room 323. Chair: Rand Haley (Research Terrain).

Evolution in Innovation-based Strategies in Catch-up Regions: The Georgia Centers of Innovation. Don Betts* (Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute, USA) and Jan Youtie (Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute, USA) [1037]

Technology Importation: A New Model for Regional Economic Development. Richard Kordal (Louisiana Tech University, USA) [1047]

Leveraging Private Industrial Intellectual Property Assets: A New Strategy for Regional Technology-Led Economic Development. Matthew Wagner (University of Wisconsin-Parkside, USA) [2003]

 

2922     International Developments and Linkages in Technology Transfer: Session D. Room 330. Chair: Dana Bostrom (University of California, Berkeley, USA).

Tech Transfer by Takeover: Reframing a Nation's “Loss” of High-Tech Companies through Off-shore Acquisition. Sally Davenport (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand) [1011] [PDF]

Revisiting the Case of “Non Globalization” in the Wireless Telecommunications Industry. Alberto Di Minin* (University of California at Berkeley, USA) and Christopher Palmberg (ETLA - Research Institute of the Finnish Economy, Finland) [2012] [PDF]

Face to Face's Pretty Side: Arguing for Co Location and Offshore Outsourcing Maintaining Innovation in the United States. James T. Tsai (Case Western Reserve University School of Law, USA) [2021] [PDF]

 

2923     Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Policy. Room 334. Chair: Andrew Toole (Rutgers University, USA).

The Role of Patents, Royalties and Public-Private Partnering in University Funding. Wallace Huffman (Iowa State University, USA) and Richard E. Just (University of Maryland, USA) [1008] [PDF]

Are Environmental Technologies Really Unique? A Study of University Faculty Disclosures, Firm Interest, and Technology Adoption. Matthew Hamilton (Carnegie Mellon University, USA) and Robert Lowe* (Carnegie Mellon University, USA) [2028]

Gray Markets, Intellectual Property Rights, and Trade Agreements in the International Marketplace. Michael R. Ryan (Stevens Institute of Technology, USA) [3003-2] [PDF]

 

2924     The Social Aspects of Technology Transfer and Economic Upgrading. Room 335. Chair and Discussant: Richard Doner (Emory University, USA)

The Politics of Institutional Renovation and Economic Upgrading: Lessons from the Argentine Wine Industry. Gerald A. McDermott (University of Pennsylvania, USA) [3002-1] [PDF]

Development Through Immigration – Toward a Dynamic Evolutionary Policy Framework on the Impact of High-Skill Labor Migration from Less Developed Economies. Dan Breznitz (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) and Roland Aydin (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [3002-2]

Institutional Context and the Diffusion of University-Origin Technologies. Andrew Nelson (Stanford University, USA) [3002-3]

 

2925     Fostering Knowledge Environments and Organizations for Science and Technology: Session E. Room 331. Chair: Branco Ponomariov (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA)

Effects of University Technology Transfer Competence on Scientists’ Interactions with the Private Sector. Branco Ponomariov (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA) [3004-1] [PPT]

Analysis of University Isomorphism Related to Private Sector Personnel Practices. Monica Gaughan (University of Georgia, USA) [3004-4]

Interaction between Scientists and Engineers and Students: Does University Research Center Matter? Xuhong Su (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) [3004-3]

 

2926     University Technology Transfer. Session B. Chair: Al Link (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA). Hodges Room.

An Agency Theoretic Study on Knowledge Agents and University Technology Transfer Offices. Gideon D. Markman (University of Georgia, USA), Peter T. Gianiodis (Clemson University, USA), Phillip H. Phan (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA) [1001]

A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of the Decision to Locate on a University Research Park. Dennis Leyden (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA),  Al Link (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA), and Donald Siegel (University of California at Riverside, USA) [4005-2]

 

12:00 noon to 1:00 pm  Bag Lunches

Lunch pick up – GLCC 3rd floor (by elevators)

 

 


1:00 pm to 2:30 pm                   Session VII - Panels 293

 

2931     International Developments and Linkages in Technology Transfer: Session E. Collaborating with the US for S&T: Standpoints of Foreign Countries. Room 323. Chair: Yongsuk Jang (Georgia Washington University, USA).

Cooperating to Innovate: An International Challenge of Mexico. Enrique Campos-López (George Washington University, USA) [3005-1]

International Technology Cooperation Roadmap of Korea. Yeong Cheol Seok (Korea Industrial Technology Foundation, Washington Office, USA) [3005-2]

Japan's International S&T Cooperation Strategies: Brief History and Current Status. Hideo Shindo (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization of Japan, Washington Office, USA) [3005-3]

 

2933     New Methods and Tools for Assessing Technology Transfer: Session B. Room 334. Chair: Julia Melkers (University of Illinois at Chicago, USA).

An Approach to Performance Measurement in University-Industry Relationships. New Vision from a Knowledge Management perspective. B.A. Fuentes (University Pol. Valencia, Spain, and Inst. Tecnol. Celaya, Mexico), J. Albors* (University Pol. Valencia, Spain), and P. Marquez (University Pol. Valencia, Spain) [1030] [PDF]

An Application of the Balanced Score Card Model to Evaluation of Technology for Commercialization. Ilyoun Song (Korea Technology Transfer Center, Korea), Choonyup Park (Dongguk University, Korea), Deokkyo Oh* (Korea Technology Transfer Center, Korea), Young Ju Kim (Dongguk University, Korea), and Youngbok Shon (Korea Technology Transfer Center, Korea) [1052] [PDF]

 

2934     New Developments in University Industry Relationships: Session C. Room 335. Chair: Stephen Fleming (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA).

Patent or Publish? University Researcher's Choice between Traditional and Commercial Research Outcomes. Yixin Dai* (Syracuse University, USA), David Popp (Syracuse University, USA) and Stuart Bretschneider (Syracuse University, USA) [1021]

University Technology Transfer Paradigm. Marcel C. Minutolo* (University of Pitsburgh, USA) and John Lipinski (University of Pitsburgh, USA) [1048] [PDF]

Strengths and Weaknesses of Academic Start-ups: A Conceptual Model.  Massimo G.

Colombo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) and Evila Piva (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) [4003-2]

 

2935     R&D Strategies, Knowledge and Innovation: Session B. Room 331. Chair: Jim Love (Aston University, UK).

Knowledge Sourcing & Innovation. Stephen Roper (Aston University, UK) [1010]

Innovations Strategies of Multinational Enterprises: Some Empirical Evidence for Malaysia. Andrea Fernandez-Ribas* (Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Spain, and Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) Philip Shapira (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA), and Jan Youtie (Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute, USA) [1050]

Lost in Translation Empirical Evidence for Liability of Foreignness as a Barrier to Knowledge Spillovers. Tobias Schmidt (ZEW - Centre for European Economic Research, Germany) and Wolfgang Sofka* (ZEW - Centre for European Economic Research, Germany) [2020] [PDF]

 

2936     The Role of Human Capital in Technological Entrepreneurship. Room 330. Chair: Don Siegel (University of Riverside, USA).

Redefining the Social Capital Basis of Technology-Based New Ventures: Lessons from Adaptation and Complexity Theories. Mary Han (Ryerson University, Canada) and William McKelvey (University of California-Los Angeles, USA) [4006-1]

The Role of Founder Cognition in Networks-based Search for Early Funding Opportunities. Natasha Munshi (City University of London, UK) and Susan K. Cohen (University of Pittsburgh, USA) [4006-2]

Technology Entrepreneurs’ Human Capital and Its Effects on Innovation Radicalness. Matthew R. Marvel (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA) and Tom Lumpkin (Texas Tech University, USA). [4006-3]

 

 

Technology Transfer Society 2006 Annual Conference – Plenary Presenter

 

C. Michael Cassidy, President and CEO, Georgia Research Alliance. Before joining the Alliance in 1993, Michael Cassidy managed the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) based at Georgia Tech, one of the nation’s oldest technology incubators. Prior to that he worked for the IBM Corporation where he held various staff and management positions. Mr. Cassidy has earned a Master’s degree in Technology and Science Policy from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a BBA degree in Marketing from Georgia State University.  Mr. Cassidy consults with several states on issues of science and technology policy. He represents Georgia on the Southern Technology Council and the Southern Governors’ Association Advisory Committee on Research, Development and Technology. He is on the Board of Directors of Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the Southeastern Life Sciences Association, the Council of Biotechnology Centers, the Georgia Cancer Coalition, Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Capital Formation Institute and the Technology Association of Georgia. He is active with the Council on Competitiveness in developing their National Innovation Initiative. Mr. Cassidy is on the Board of Visitors of the Grady Health System and is a member of the Commerce Club of Atlanta.

The Georgia Research Alliance [http://www.gra.org] drives Georgia’s strategy for capitalizing on innovative, university-based research and development to build a thriving, technology-rich economy. A public/private partnership of business, research universities and state government, the Alliance focuses its investments in four areas: eminent scholars, national centers for research and innovation, research laboratories and equipment and technology transfer.

 

 


 

 

Acknowledgements

 

 

 

 

Co-organizers of the 2006 Technology Transfer Society Conference:

  • Philip Shapira (Georgia Tech School of Public Policy and Georgia Tech Program in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy)
  • Monica Gaughan (College of Public Health, University of Georgia)
  • Martha Schoonmaker (Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute).

 

Staff assistance provided by:

  • Laura Pickard, Georgia Tech Distance Learning and Professional Education
  • Karen Halstead and Yyokkia Lawson, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy
  • Tracy Cole, Enterprise Innovation Institute
  • Anupit Supnithadnaporn (PhD Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Li Tang (PhD Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Yu Tao (Georgia Tech School of History, Technology and Society); Jue Wang (PhD Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Pablo Catalan (PhD Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Carlos Friere (PRIME MS Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Can Huang (PRIME Visiting PhD Researcher, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Kris Kim (PhD Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Erin Lamos (MSPP Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Dirk Libaers (PhD Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy); Taehyun Jung (Joint PhD Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy and Georgia State University Andrew Young School); Wenbin Xiao (Joint PhD Program, Georgia Tech School of Public Policy and Georgia State University Andrew Young School).

 

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Conference Organizers and Sponsors

 

School of Public Policy

The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy [http://www.spp.gatech.edu] is an interdisciplinary learning community especially interested in policy concerning science and innovation, the environment, economic development and governance of information technology.

The School undertakes policy-oriented research at state, national and international levels, and houses one of the world's top programs in the field of science and technology (S&T) policy. We offer degree programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels.

The Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute [innovate.gatech.edu] helps companies, entrepreneurs, economic developers and communities improve their competitiveness through the application of science, technology and innovation.

One of the most comprehensive university-based programs of business and industry assistance, technology commercialization and economic development in the nation, the Enterprise Innovation Institute provides programs that:

·    Help entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies.

·    Improve the competitiveness of established companies.

·    Commercialize technology developed in Georgia Tech research labs.

·    Help local and state governments adopt innovative practices.

·    Assist economic developers with innovative approaches.

·    Serve as a bridge to Georgia Tech resources.

The Georgia Tech Program in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) [http://www.stip.gatech.edu] advances research and practice in science, technology, innovation, and spatial development policy. Current research themes include:

·    Strategic technologies and regional innovation clusters

·    Research commercialization

·    Universities and technology development

·    Knowledge measurement and mapping

·    Scientific and technological human capital

·    Industrial modernization

The Georgia Tech Program in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is sponsored by the Georgia Tech School of Public Policy and Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute.

Georgia's Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) [http://www.icapp.org] is the University System of Georgia's economic development program. ICAPP connects the intellectual resources of Georgia's 35 public college and universities to the state's business community in innovative ways. ICAPP staff and a team of economic development leaders from each campus help Georgia businesses tap into the University System of Georgia

for college-educated employees, access to the latest research, and access to business and operations advice. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) created ICAPP in 1995.

Ivan Allen College

The Georgia Institute of Technology Ivan Allen College is integrating the Institute's traditional professional strengths with the kind of liberal education that prepares students to manage information, design and plan projects, communicate clearly, think critically, and work effectively in teams across

disciplines and cultures. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in: Economics; History, Technology and Society; International Affairs; Literature, Communication, and Culture; Modern Languages; and Public Policy 

 



[1] From Technology Square to the Park Tavern is about a 25 minute walk. Head east on 5th Street to West Peachtree Street, left then right onto 6th Street to Peachtree Street. Then north (turn left) on Peachtree to 10th Street. Then east (turn right) on 10th Street – proceed along 10th Street alongside Piedmont Park. The Tavern is at the south-east corner of Piedmont Park, at the junction of 10th Street and Monroe.