The article aims at improving the quality of higher and technical education in India to world class standard. Institutions in knowledge economy are reckoned to be the drivers of development. Indian institutions are making efforts, investing money, appointing professors, students are studying hard but due to the lack of marketing strategy, their…

Industry benefits from technology transfer by becoming aware of cutting edge developments, having a pool of experienced candidates, and furthering universities understanding of industry. Universities benefit from diversified funding, exposure to real-world problems, and access to facilities and equipment. Challenges include intellectual property…

Since the British government began allowing universities to exploit the products of their research, universities have developed cash reward systems for inventors. For many researchers, job satisfaction and peer recognition appear more important than monetary rewards. The money is often reinvested in further research. (SK)

Discusses the need to reduce the lag between research and application of new technologies. Presents a transfer model from a strategic planning perspective. (JOW)

Benefits of university research include knowledge for government and industry; education of professionals for industry and education; creation of new technologies, industries, and jobs; technology transfer; and access to research. (SK)

Issues, concerning the utilization, application, and usefulness of educational research, are examined. Also explored are reasons why practitioners do or do not use research findings in their work and how educational research can meet the needs of schools. (CJ)

A fictional conversation between Saint Peter and an educational researcher debates the question of whether educational research too often yields results that are patently true or trivially true or useless to practitioners, and, if so, what might be done about that state of affairs. (Author/CJ)

The value of scientific research can only be measured by the resulting benefits to society. Federal policymakers must ensure that funding for research and development is adequate and that research results are applied to the serious problems facing state and local governments. (SK)

Continuity is one of the great facilitators of educational impact--measurable phenomena of positive or negative value which follow the completion of a project or program. It is assumed that continuity in educational research leads to accumulations of (1) research skills, (2) knowledge about previous related research, (3) contacts with like-minded…

Discusses technology transfer through the channel of international students and four types of transfer (knowledge, expertise, invention, and equipment). Raises questions about the appropriateness of what is taught to foreign students and its relevance to their home countries. (SK)

Sets forth guidelines for assessing the economic impact of university research and development and identifies what may become the roles and responsibilities of technology transfer officers in the assessment process. (Author/JOW)

The role of industry in the planning and management of research is discussed. It is suggested that university research should be ahead of industry and industry should not try to influence academic programs in the basic sciences. (Author/SF)

France and the United Kingdom have similar programs for technology transfer and applications of scientific research. There is great potential for them to combine efforts and work with companies on regional, national, and European strategies for the use of technological innovations. (SK)

Technology transfer is part of a larger system of knowledge creation, application, and communication between universities and their communities. Industry-university cooperation must be considered within the broader context of regional development in order to realize the potential of technology transfer. (SK)

A language arts teacher discusses presentations of reading experts who attended the most recent convention of the International Reading Association. The presentations are criticized for a lack of relevance to classroom instruction. (PP)