Title :
NSF engineering centers aim to revitalize industry
Author :
Lih, Marshall M. ; Verdeyen, Joseph T. ; Christianson, Paul V. ; Cathey, Thomas
Author_Institution :
Nat. Sci. Found., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
3/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The National Science Foundation initiated the Engineering Research Centers (ERC) Program in 1985 in response to concern that US industries have not been as successful as their international competitors at converting the fruits of basic and applied research into profitable commercial ventures. A description is given of aspects of the program at the University of Illinois, Columbia University, and University of Colorado research centers. These deal with optical interconnects, telecommunications, and optical computing, respectively.<>
Keywords :
electronics industry; research and development management; Columbia University; Engineering Research Centers; National Science Foundation; US industries; University of Colorado; University of Illinois; commercial ventures; optical computing; optical interconnects; telecommunications; Availability; Collaboration; Education; Educational programs; Engineering students; Heterojunctions; Integrated circuit interconnections; Manufacturing industries; Personnel; Technological innovation;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
