Te c h n o S p h e r e
Volume 01 | Spring 2015
Intro
FROM THE DESK OF RECTOR PROF. MUSTAFA GUDEN
2015
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Izmir Institute of Technology’s Year of KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
here is something to love about every new year
here at IZTECH, but with the recent investments to improve our
research and development infrastructure, 2015 will be unmatched as the
Year of Knowledge Transfer. As a technology institute, our mission has
traditionally emphasised research and teaching. As our success in these
areas has grown, IZTECH has become a significant source of knowledge
for local universities and industries. We are now shifting focus to how we
can more effectively share and transfer our knowledge to support
and improve our relationships both here at home, and internationally.
Last year, with the opening of our dedicated Atmosfer Technology
Transfer Office (TTO), we began a new chapter in our ability to take
acquired knowledge and apply it in practical ways to improve our
community, country, and continent.
This year, we will continue our commitment to new ideas and open
communication, engaging and informing the local government and
industry, while continuing to provide opportunities for researchers and
entrepreneurs to succeed.
The Knowledge and Technology Transfer process is a win-win.
Society benefits from economic growth and improvements to local
businesses due to the knowledge transferred from our institution.
Academicians benefit from closer connections to industry and the
opportunities to tackle real-world problems. Students learn new skills
and build relationships with future job pro spects. Companies have
greater access to laboratories and can work directly with multidisciplinary experts to solve their greatest challenges. This cycle feeds
directly back to the university by increasing our international
competitiveness, thus attracting more faculty and students.
Solid foundations have already been laid, but we still have work to do.
Now is the time to open yourself up to new ideas and begin to think
creatively to develop the conditions necessary for technological
innovations in Izmir and throughout Turkey. Get involved in
technology transfer… read current events, attend conferences,
encourage academic collaborations, meet with industry partners, patent
an idea, submit a proposal, or even start a company.
If you need help getting involved, Atmosfer Technology Transfer Office is
available to support you every step of the way. Please contact
[email protected] or visit www.atmosfertto.com and they’ll be
happy to discuss the benefits with you!
Sincerely Yours,
www.iyte.edu.tr
Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Guden
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