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Partnership Forum
Enhancing U-M Relationships & Collaborations with Industry
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, 2 PM - 4 PM
Celebrate Invention 2007 Reception to follow
Hussey Room, Michigan League
University of Michigan campus
911 N. University [Map]
U-M faculty and industry partners -- current and potential -- held a discussion about broadening these partnerships.
The University of Michigan is working on developing a more industry-friendly environment on campus. This forum will highlight some initial findings and recommendations from two internally commissioned committees. The University is holding this forum to obtain feedback from its external partners on these initial proposals as well as other ideas they may have on ways to improve our collaborations. Download a flyer about the U-M Innovation Initiative.
Sponsored by Office of the Vice President for Research, College of Engineering and Medical School. Questions? Call 734-647-1579.
Agenda
2:00 p.m. Welcome - Stephen R. Forrest, Vice President for Research, University of Michigan
2:05 p.m. Overview of University of Michigan Report
- Marvin G. Parnes - Associate VP for Research; Executive Director of Research Administration, University of Michigan
- Kenneth J. Nisbet - Executive Director, Office of Technology Transfer, University of Michigan
Moderator/Facilitator: Keith Cooley. Dept. of Labor and Economic Growth, State of Michigan
Panelists:
- Dwight Carlson – Coherix Corp.
- Jan Garfinkle –Arboretum Ventures
- Ed Jenkins –Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
- Kirk Lignell – Whirlpool
- Ed Krause – Ford Motor Co.
- Robert Sarisky – Centocor R&D Inc.
3:15 p.m. Open Discussion/Q&A
4:00 p.m. Adjourn to Celebrate Invention 2007 reception, Michigan League Ballroom [please register for reception]
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