Category Archives: Events

TCO Commercialization Workshop Series Launches January 2015

Posted on by

The OSU Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) is offering a workshop series January through August on commercialization for OSU faculty and staff. Each workshop will have experts discussing the topics while referencing a technology from Ohio State that has been commercialized. Come learn about commercialization and what resources are available to aid faculty and staff in that process.

Monthly Topics will include:

  • Introduction to Commercialization Workshop
    (January 20, 27, 29)
  • First Steps of Commercialization Workshop
    (February 17, 24, 26)
  • University Agreements Workshop
    (March 12, 24, 26)
  • Intellectual Property and Patent Analysis Workshop
    (April 21, 28, 30)
  • Engagement of the Inventor Workshop
    (May 21, 26, 28)
  • Licensing Workshop
    (June 16, 23, 25)
  • Funding Startups Workshop
    (July 21, 28, 30)
  • Pitching Your Idea Workshop
    (August 13, 18, 20)

Schedule details and registration can be found on the TCO website.

CEM Hosts Kurt J. Lesker Co. for Vacuum Course

Posted on by

On July 31st, 2014, the Center for Emergent Materials hosted a vacuum course taught by the Kurt J. Lesker Company. The course covered basic vacuum technology, gauging, and physical vapor deposition. Graduate student participation was enthusiastic and the course was well received.
Students learn at the KJL Vacuum Course

DSC07235

Emily Lakdawalla: “Speak Your Science- How to Give a Better Presentation”

Posted on by

In September, Emily Lakdwalla from The Planetary Society visited OSU and gave a talk on giving better presentations, scientific or otherwise. If you were unable to attend the colloquium her full presentation is now available on YouTube. For more information about Emily and her work, please visit The Planetary Society website.

Abstract: Bad presentation often gets in the way of great science. Professional meetings are an opportunity for scientists to communicate with potential collaborators, employers, or funders about their exciting work. Unfortunately, many people squander their opportunities in the spotlight by delivering confusing, boring, or just plain bad presentations. I’ll provide guidelines on how to prepare a conference talk that will educate and perhaps even entertain, whether your audience is one of skeptical peers or the general public. Much of the advice also applies to writing about your science.

Speak Your Science- How to Give a Better Presentation

Attendance Great for Labview Short Course

Posted on by

With no small amount of help from our guest, Dr. Jan Jacob, the CEM hosted a successful two-day Labview Short Course. A total of 38 students attended from the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us Dr. Jacob!