Industrial Affiliates and Memberships are two other ways in which the University interacts with industry:
Such programs are established within departments, schools, and divisions in order to develop relationships with industry sectors whose interests closely align with their University partner.
In exchange for an annual fee, these programs allow industry partners to develop a range of relationships with the University that are of mutual benefit to both sides. Industry partner benefits include opportunities to:
The University benefits from the opportunity to:
Over time, these programs foster long-term research, training, placement, and philanthropic relationships between the University and its Affiliates to the benefit of both.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Whitaker Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Center for Magnetic Recording Research
Center for Wireless Communication
For more information on Industrial Affiliate Programs, contact Donald Bell, Director-Corporate Relations.
There are a number of other collaborative relationships that exist between the University and various external entities for the purpose of furthering interdisciplinary research and education, and promoting technology transfer from the University for the benefit of the public.