Center For Technology Licensing

CTL@WCM Special Panel on Women's Health
2022-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
From reproductive health menopause to mental health, more attention is being paid to women’s health issues as they are becoming less taboo. As of 2021, the women’s health segment accounts for only 4% of R&D funding and only 1.4% of capital invested in healthcare [1]; however, it is one of the fastest-growing segments in the healthcare industry. The field is mainly driven by innovation in digital health and surgical innovations.

In a special panel, CTL@WCM will address the opportunities in the field with the lens of commercialization and venture creation. Our guest panelists will provide insight as we explore the trends in women’s health, the emergence of women-led companies, and the role of women founders.

Panelists

Tamatha Fenster, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medicine
Sabrina Johnson, President and CEO, Daré bioscience
Vrunda Desai, Global Head of Medical Affairs, CooperSurgical, and Assistant Professor, Adjunct, in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine.
Maria Velissaris, Founding Partner at SteelSky Ventures

[1] FemTech Industry 2021: Landscape Overview

Social Science Innovation Series #1: Virtual Fireside Chat with Professor Peter Enns
2022-03-10 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Have you ever had an idea for turning the knowledge gained from your research into a business or a non-profit, but wondered how to do It? Come join us for a series of conversations about how we can use social science innovation to help find solutions to the toughest challenges in society. We’ll help you explore and understand the possible paths and available Cornell structures to support your applications of innovation from academia research to improve cultural, financial, environmental, social sustainability while achieving social impact, and perhaps financial return.

This three-part Social Science Innovation Series in the spring semester of 2022 will engage in the exploration of opportunities offered in this thought-provoking field.

For the first session, we will hear from Professor Peter Enns, the Robert S. Harrison Director of the Cornell Center for Social Sciences and co-founder of Verasight, in a virtual fireside chat about the experience and the lessons learned about applying his research in real world for social and business impact.

Our host will be Alice Li, Executive Director at the Center for Technology Licensing.

Join us to learn from Cornell peer experience! Register here.

About Professor Peter Enns

Peter K. Enns is a Professor in the Department of Government and the Brooks School of Public Policy, Robert S. Harrison Director of the Cornell Center for Social Sciences, and Executive Director of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. He is also co-founder and chief data scientist at Verasight. His research and teaching focus on public opinion and political representation, mass incarceration and the legal system, and data science.
Enns has published three books—Hijacking the Agenda: Economic Power and Political Influence, Incarceration Nation: How the United States Became the Most Punitive Democracy in the World, and Who Gets Represented?—and dozens of academic articles and op-eds. His research has been funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, FWD.us, Koch Foundation, National Science Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Russell Sage Foundation. In 2017, he received the Emerging Scholar Award from the Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior section of the American Political Science Association, presented to the top scholar in the field within ten years of her or his doctorate.

CTL@WCM Office Hours with Donna Rounds
2022-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
CTL@WCM Virtual Office hours are open to all who wish to gain more information about the advancement of their patent filings, to discuss their technology venture project with a one-on-one meeting with a Weill Cornell Business Development and Licensing Officer. Book your 30-minute session in advance using the Bookings link below.

March 10th virtual office hours will be hosted by Donna J. Rounds, Interim Senior Technology Licensing Officer.

Donna has over 20 years of building value in early-stage life science technologies—from sourcing emergent technologies to developing strategies for commercialization. She specializes in managing complex scientific and business relationships and leveraging the synergy of cross-functional teams in due diligence and technology assessments, prototype development, and proof-of-concept studies. She has a strong track record in successful outcomes through negotiation and transactions for licensing, sponsored research, and the creation of strategic alliances in pharma, biotech, and academia. Her passion is launching innovative projects into next-generation health and wellness care products.

Schedule online

Webinar: IP Protection of Plant Materials
2022-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Do you have questions about:

Intellectual Property (IP) regarding plants?
Who owns the IP?
What can be protected and for how long?
Do you want to learn the difference between and when to use plant patents, plant variety protection certificates, and utility patents?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this webinar is for you.

Guest speaker: Jessica Stein, Senior Licensing and Business Development Officer at CTL
Event organized by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)

OUP Faculty Virtual Office Hours
2022-03-09 - 2022-06-30
If you’re a faculty member with intellectual property disclosure, sign up for a one-on-one meeting to discuss your idea with an OUP member. During these sessions, OUP can answer questions related to early-stage startups on topics such as technology de-risking, product-marketing fit, fundraising, and the general startup process.

Fill out this form to schedule a time to get VC feedback on your startup idea.

2022 Startup Symposium & InvestConnect Conference
2022-02-24 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Agenda
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Welcoming Remarks
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Building a Team Panel
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Keynote Speaker Stanley Lapidus
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Announcement of the Resnick Prize Winner
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM Break
01:00 PM – 04:00 PM Investor Partnering (InvestConnect) (by invitation only)

Keynote Speaker: Stanley Lapidus
Stan Lapidus is an inventor and entrepreneur who currently serves on a number of healthcare and medical technology boards. He’s been founding CEO of three medical diagnostics companies.

Panel: Building a Startup Team
Launching Companies Out of Academia

A Plant License - AUTM Annual Conference
2022-02-23 10:30 - 10:45 UTC
The anatomy of a plant license is different from that of a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical devices license. Different types of intellectual property protect plants, so drafting associated licenses can be challenging. The deal terms vary according to the type of license. Plants are a huge part of the earth’s ecosystem, and understanding how they grow and eventually reach the market is attractive. Panelists will cover these issues. Join this session, and you may even learn how the soybean made it to our dinner plates.

Moderator:
Jill Link, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC
Speaker:
Thomas Herlache, MSU Technolgies
Brea Hutchcraft-May, Bayer Crop Science
Jessica Stein, Cornell University

Culture is King: Recruiting and Managing a Team in a New Remote World - AUTM Annual Conference
2022-02-22
Leading in a pandemic requires proactive consideration of culture building and maintenance. The shift to remote work has created new challenges and opportunities for TTO offices. This session will cover hot topics, including talent recruiting and internal office issues that have come to light in the wake of the pandemic, and create an environment for employees to find a work-life balance. We will discuss the resignation revolution and how to maintain your top talent and highlight tips for hiring a diverse workforce and keeping your office fresh and engaged. Join us for what is sure to be a lively discussion.
Moderator:
Ian McClure, University of Kentucky
Speakers:
Alice Li, Cornell University
Jim O’Connell, University of Florida
Kelly Sexton, University of Michigan

IP Series #2: “Why are diagnostic claims so hard to get (in the US)?”
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online Webinar
IP Series #2: “Why are diagnostic claims so hard to get (in the US)?”

Featured speakers:

Michael L. Goldman, Partner, Troutman Pepper
Tate Tischner, Counsel, Troutman Pepper
Brian Kelly, Director, Technology Licensing

During this second IP series, Mike Goldman, Tate Tischner, and Brian Kelly will address the challenges of protecting diagnostic innovations in the United States.

This talk will provide insights into the patent eligibility limitations in this field, the strategies to overcome them, and the important aspects to consider as an inventor when you disclose to the CTL office.

RSVP here.

New Program: Ignite Postdoc for Ventures – Info Session 2
2022-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Applications are now open for Ignite: Postdoc for Ventures program and accepted through April 4, 2022.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) has launched Ignite Postdoc for Ventures, one of the three signature programs of the Ignite series to turn promising academic research into viable startups founded by Postdoctoral Fellows and soon-to-be graduating Ph.D. students.

The program will provide resources for entrepreneurial-minded postdocs to form new technology ventures based on Cornell inventions. The program adheres to a 1+1 model: 12-month phase in a Cornell lab, supervised by Cornell faculty, and 12-month phase in a business incubator, mentored by the incubator.

Key features of the program include:

Selected projects will be funded approximately $120K a year to support the compensation of the postdoc and basic experiment expenses
All Ignite Postdocs will be Cornell employees during both phases I and II of the program under full-time commitment
Postdocs will work at the faculty inventor’s lab for technology development and will have access to the incubator as an associate member for business development and connections during both phases
An Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) will work closely with the Ignite Postdocs in both phases.

New Program: Ignite Postdoc for Ventures - Info Session 1
2022-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 UTC

CTL@WCM Office Hours with Lukasz Kowalik
2022-02-10
On February 10th, office hours will be hosted by Lukasz Kowalik, Senior Licensing and Business Development Officer at CTL@WCM.

Lukasz has a focus on CNS-related technologies:

Brain and Mind Research Institute
Metabolic Health Center
Meyer Cancer Center
Anesthesiology
Medicine
Neurological Surgery
Neurology
Psych
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To reserve your 30-minute Zoom office hours session, select your preferred date and time. You will be given access to a Zoom registration link and will meet privately with Lukasz within that Zoom session.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration - 2021 Fall Cycle Presentations
2022-01-14 08:00 - 12:00 UTC
Innovation Acceleration applicants seeking gap funding, in the form of a $50,000 grant, present a summary of their proposal to the external selecting committee. Presentations highlight the technological innovation, anticipated Impact of project, and potential opportunities for future commercialization and follow-on investment.

Virtual Info Session - PHAR 9021 Fundamentals of Academic Business Development
2021-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Center for Technology Licensing at Weill Cornell Medicine (CTL@WCM), part of WCM Enterprise Innovation, is offering a new experiential course for graduate students seeking to learn about innovation management and academic business development.
PHAR 9021 will be held Spring 2022 and is designed to offer hands-on experience cultivating, marketing, and commercializing life science innovations. Participants will learn transferable skills for careers in academia, technology transfer, venture capital, consulting, and beyond. The course will be divided into three modules, each covering a specific aspect of the commercialization process: (I) Intellectual Property Protection, (II) Technology Evaluation, and (III) Partnering Academic Technologies. Each module, students will complete assignments that will directly support CTL@WCM and its mission to translate groundbreaking technologies into commercial products.
Course Prerequisites:

Enrolled in a Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School PhD Program
Completion of the Admission to Doctoral Candidacy Examination (ACE)
Written approval of the applicant’s primary research advisor
PHAR 5009 01 Accelerating BioVenture Innovation (ABI)*

Course Details:

One Credit Course
Instructors will include CTL staff and external guest speakers
Initially offered in Spring 2022, from January 5th – April 27th
Lectures to be held every other Wednesday, 10am – 11:30am ET
Students will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis

* Students who haven’t completed PHAR 5009 but have completed equivalent coursework or have practical experience in academic innovation and entrepreneurship will be considered on a case-by-base basis

Contact: Jamie Brisbois (jamie.brisbois@cornell.edu) for additional information

Register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErfuCopzwoGdF7Pm-IdMSy6vpZZ9ePVKzF

Ignite Innovation Acceleration - Fall Cycle Info Session #2
2021-11-19 12:00 - 12:45 UTC
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is one of the three signature programs of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series.
This Fall cycle is for applications from our research labs based on disclosed, active CTL inventions from Ithaca, Geneva or Cornell Tech campuses.
Applications are being accepted through December 10, 2021.
Join to learn more about the program series and the application process.

https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldeuhrDgqHtH6vOzZc_szYyxVKvvPz5lU

Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit
2021-11-16 - 2021-11-17
The Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit, managed by Cornell University, is a two-day event showcasing food and ag innovations that will change the path of the industry.
The event is designed for entrepreneurs, established companies, investors, resource providers, researchers, and students to:

Witness the top 20 food and ag startups from across the globe pitch their innovations for the chance to win up to $1 million.
Get inspired by panels and fireside chats led by industry thought leaders.
Network, in Syracuse, with an array of startups, incubators, economic development agencies, small business partners, and other organizations presenting their services and support.

The Grow-NY competition is funded by Empire State Development and administered by Cornell University. Have questions? Contact grow-ny@cornell.edu.
Register for Summit https://web.cvent.com/event/dfd69fa8-8ee5-4e19-a958-75af60d93c0d/summary
All-access registration for the event in Syracuse, NY is $45 ($25 for students)– meals included.
Attending virtually is FREE.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration - Fall Cycle Info Session #1
2021-11-15 12:00 - 12:45 UTC
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is one of the three signature programs of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series.
This Fall cycle is for applications from our research labs based on disclosed, active CTL inventions from Ithaca, Geneva or Cornell Tech campuses.
Applications are being accepted through December 10, 2021.
Join to learn more about the program series and the application process.

https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoceqtrT4qG92o5N4SLqjZA-UCQJS01K2N

Eclectic Convergence Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit
2021-11-12 | Cornell Tech, New York City, 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY, 10044, United States
Eclectic Convergence is Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit.

Experience this year’s eclectic mix of speakers and their personal stories and perspectives on building their iconic enterprises.

Speakers include Doug Lankler JD ’90, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Pfizer.

At 1 pm, the Cornell Tech and CTL Startup Pitches will feature two Cornell Tech startup from the runaway program and three Cornell licensed startups:

Atolla Tech, Dr. Sonia Dagan
Hermes Life Sciences, Dr. Sasank Vemulapati
Kanvas Biosciences, Dr. Matthew Cheng
NewCo, Dr. Nicholas Schiff
Voltela, Dr. Kim Mahler

RSVP at https://ec21.splashthat.com/

Note: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required for entry.

Licensing "Back" University Technology
2021-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Hosted by Cornell Engineering’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence
Are you a STEM faculty member or graduate student interested in commercializing your technology? Join Cornell Engineering’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence on November 9 (12:00 p.m. ET) for Licensing “Back” University Technology, an engaging virtual panel discussion to learn how to fast-track the licensing process for university technology.
Cornell Engineering alumni will share best practices and common obstacles in completing the licensing process and highlight the progress they have made in their own commercialization journeys. Speakers include:

Gregory Ray (Moderator) PhD ‘14, Entrepreneur-in-Residence and SC Johnson College of Business Instructor, Cornell University
Mingyu Qiao ‘19, CTO, Halomine
Martin Teschl, Associate Director, Licensing & Business Development – Physical Sciences, Center for Technology Licensing, Cornell University

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cornell-engineering-webinar-licensing-back-university-technology-tickets-162443255149

Dean's Fifth Annual Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Academic Drug Development
2021-11-08 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
The Dean’s Office and Weill Cornell Medicine Enterprise Innovation proudly present:

Fifth Annual Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Academic Drug Development
This symposium is designed for faculty, trainees, and students interested in advancing their research from the lab to the clinic.

Learn about business development resources available at the Office of BioPharma Alliances & Research Collaborations, Center for Technology Licensing at Weill Cornell Medicine, BioVenture eLabs, and more.

Location: Uris Auditorium (1300 York Avenue) or Zoom

Register for the symposium now!

OUP Webinar: Ask a VC webinar
2021-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Have a burning question on venture capital you need answered?

Join the Center for Technology Licensing’s partner, Osage University Partners (OUP), for our second annual ‘Ask a VC’ webinar, a session where our partner TTOs can ask Managing Partners Marc Singer and Bill Harrington anything and everything as it pertains to venture capital operations, decision-making, and the current investing environment.
Since the purpose of this webinar is to answer your questions on venture capital and startups, submit your questions early. Query areas could include:

What should startups look for in their lead investors?
What are ‘standard’ investment terms these days for startups? Does this vary by Seed vs Series A?
What are the common misconceptions you find that faculty members have about being a company founder?
What does a well-known PI typically receive for founder’s equity?
How do SPACs work and what could they mean for university startups?
What do you find are common misconceptions TTOs have about venture capital?
What sources of funding most commonly lead to a startup having a later successful venture capital financing round?

Marc and Bill will also take questions from the audience the day of the webinar, but sending your questions in advance will put them at the top of the queue.
This webinar is free to all of OUP’s academic institution partners (Cornell Faculty and students).

Panelists:
Bill Harrington, Managing Partner, Life Sciences, OUP
Marc Singer, Managing Partner, Technology, OUP

Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Zxkj7mUdTu2izYAoPwT5qw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

UTS Series #2 - Pitching 101: How to Present Your Startups and Technology Innovation to Potential Funders
2021-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
For CTL second University Technology Startup (UTS) series, Margalit Haber and Ajay Rayasam at Osage University Partners (OUP) will focus the session on how an entrepreneur, or a faculty-entrepreneur can develop and deliver a pitch to gain interest and commitment from potential investors.
Pitching an early-stage science- and technology-based startup to potential funders can be intimidating. Learning how to tailor your presentation and understanding what motivates funders to say yes, or at least not give you an outright no, are important aspects of preparing for your initial pitch. This talk will be structured around OUP’s many years of experience in hearing pitches and reviewing pitch decks to provide insight on creating and presenting an initial startup pitch to funders.

Speakers:
Margalit Haber, PhD, Associate, Life Sciences, OUP
Ajay Rayasam, M.S., Associate, Technology, OUP

Register at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAud-2pqzgoGNBJq_SmMtbViIiqdO6CEVyf

CTL IP Series #1: Understanding the Technology Transfer Process
2021-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) is the office responsible for commercializing research discoveries from Cornell researchers across the five campuses at Cornell University.
In this series, CTL team will talk about what CTL does, will present the services provided to Cornell researchers and graduate students, and will provide an overview of the technology transfer process at Cornell.
Presenters:
• Lisa Placanica, Senior Managing Director, CTL@WCM
• Bill Pegg, Associate Director for IP, CTL
• Phil Owh, Associate Director, Licensing BD – Life sciences, CTL
• Martin Teschl, Associate Director, Licensing BD – Physical sciences, CTL
• Lynda Inséqué, Senior Program Manager, Technology Initiatives & Outreach, CTL
Learn more about CTL IP Series https://ctl.cornell.edu/ctl-ip-series/
Register at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvd-GrrTojGNOSgPOKiN2v6IYmCaiXpasd

CTL Practicum – Info Session
2021-10-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
CTL Practicum is the internship program at the Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell University (CTL).
CTL, office responsible for commercializing research discoveries from Cornell researchers across the five campuses, is opening a new recruitment cycle of graduate students and post-doctoral researchers. The Practicum aims at providing valuable exposure to the process of commercialization.
During this session, students will learn about the program, about how their contribution impacts the activities at CTL, and about the benefits of this experiential learning program.
Will be discussed:
• The recruitment process and timeline,
• The eligibility criteria and requirements,
• The training sessions,
• The different types of assignments,
• Examples of career opportunities.
Come with your questions!
Presenter: Lynda Inséqué, Senior Program Manager, Technology Initiatives & Outreach
Learn more at https://ctl.cornell.edu/education/ctl-practicum/
Register at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwod-qoqDMiH9GkPGmZ6pVcN-5ttPxB5lMI

CTL@WCM Practicum Information Session
2021-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Center for Technology Licensing at Weill Cornell Medicine (CTL@WCM), part of WCM Enterprise Innovation, is currently recruiting STEM and MBA graduate students affiliated with WCM to participate in the CTL@WCM Practicum. The CTL@WCM Practicum is a paid internship program that offers hands-on experience cultivating, marketing, and commercializing life science innovations. Participants will learn transferable skills for careers in academia, technology transfer, venture capital, consulting, and beyond. We are seeking candidates who are available to work with CTL@WCM for a minimum of 1 year at up to 10 hours per week.

Please join us on August 23, 2021, from 12-1pm EDT for an information session where we will discuss the application process, describe the program, and answer any questions you may have!
Register for the Info Session at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd-qrpjIrH9zICVOQxH6baiFCZBZi4KB0

Applications are due September 10th, 2021: https://bit.ly/CTL-Practicum-Application

Innovation Beyond the Bench
2021-08-11 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
It’s 4pm on August 11, do you know where your career is?
Come explore the opportunities for careers beyond the bench that relate to technology transfer and innovation management.
Hear from people like you who have transitioned after their PhD to achieve the benefits of science, have fun, and get paid to use their skills. Explore the possibilities from the perspective of technology transfer professionals, scientists, lawyers, patent agents and examiners, and licensing specialists that can lead to jobs in business development, regulatory science, sales & marketing, entrepreneurship, economic development and venture capital. Get tips on what you can do now to set yourself apart as a candidate for these positions.

All are welcome! Slides will be made available to those who register.

Speakers:
Jin Liang, Postdoctoral Researcher, Weill Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology will serve as MC of the event and panel moderator.

Presented by:
Steven Ferguson, NIH Office of Technology Transfer
Lynda Inseque, Cornell Center for Technology Licensing
Susi Varvayanis, Careers Beyond Academia

Panel:
Meera Govindaraghavan, postdoc alumna ’14-’15, Patent Agent, Cooley LLP
Julia Miller PhD’20, AgBio Technology Transfer Fellow, Michigan State University
Lisa Placanica ’00 PhD’09, Sr. Managing Director, Cornell Center for Technology Licensing @Weill Cornell Medicine
Sabrina Solouki, PhD’20, Medical Science Liaison, Sanofi

Register at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAucOitqTIvH9dN1CFq9XcuYVuNEwMEbMGT

Silicon Catalyst / Cornell University Technology Showcase
2021-07-12 12:15 - 14:15 (America/New_York)
Building on their expanding collaboration to support university tech startups, Silicon Catalyst, the Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell University, and the Praxis Center for Venture Development are pleased to present their first Cornell University Technology Showcase. This all-virtual event will feature selected Cornell inventors delivering short presentations of their research technologies to explore commercialization opportunities. Live feedback and questions from the audience is encouraged during brief Q&A sessions following each presentation. Individual follow-up discussions with the researchers will be facilitated by the event organizers upon request.

Agenda
12:15pm – 12:30pm EDT
Introduction CTL & SiCa

12:30pm – 12:50pm EDT
Michal Lipson, Eugene Higgins Professor of Electrical Engineering and Professor of Applied Physics at Columbia University.
Topic: On-chip silicon photonics

12:50pm – 1:10pm EDT
Edward Suh, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Topic: Hardware & embedded security; Memory encryption/verification

1:10pm – 1:30pm EDT
Edwin Kan, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Topic: Passive RFID tags for locating and sensing

1:30pm – 1:50 pm EDT
Amit Lal, Robert M. Scharf 1977 Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Topic: Piezoelectric microsystems for inertial sensing

1:50pm – 2:10pm EDT
Deepdep Jena, David E. Burr Professor of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Topic: Photonic semiconductor and Ultra-wide bandgap devices

2:10pm – 2:15pm EDT
Conclusion

Register at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsfuquqTooE9ZmU68jqOXF8lDwCsyOA3Bi

2021 CCMR Symposium: “High Performance Soft Materials: from Bioinspiration to Synthesis and Fabrication”
2021-06-09 08:45 - 15:45 (America/New_York)
CCMR Symposium – June 9, 2021 – Virtual – Free Registration!

High-performance soft materials: from bioinspiration to synthesis and fabrication!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

2021 Organizing Committee:
Prof. Lawrence Bonassar, Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering/Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Cornell University

Prof. Nikolaos Bouklas, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Cornell University

A new generation of engineering applications, propelled by industry and government-led initiatives, has created an array of challenges towards enhancing the performance capabilities of soft materials. This effort has focused on a variety of goals, including the development of novel soft materials that

can match the natural properties of biological tissues,
are responsive to external multi-physical stimuli and
can function in structural and load bearing applications.

Applications in tissue engineering, bioengineering, soft robotics, flexible electronics, energetic materials and structural design, all pose requirements towards optimizing combinations of material properties, such as strength, toughness, fatigue resistance, lubricity, and wear resistance. For example recent advances have led to the development of double network hydrogels, soft composites, as well as hydrogels and elastomers with dynamic bonds which all are designed towards improved material properties. Bioinspiration and multiscale understanding of the underlying mechanisms that govern the material behavior prove to be extremely important for informing the design and generation of soft materials, devices, and implants. At the same time, advancements in fabrication techniques such as 3D printing are expanding the application space of soft materials. The acceleration of soft material design needs to be supported by the concurrent evolution of fabrication and characterization techniques so that existing shortcomings of soft materials are overcome.

The goal of this symposium is to bring together experts in the characterization, design, fabrication, and application of high performance soft material to discuss recent developments in the field and priorities for interdisciplinary approaches to moving the field forward.

Register:
https://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/industry/ccmr-symposium/registration/ccmr-symposium-registration-form/

University Technology Startup Series 1: Founder’s Equity & CEO Assessment
2021-05-20 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Kirsten Leute and Margalit Haber at Osage University Partners (OUP) will provide an in-depth look at venture capital perspectives on the economics of university startup formation.

In the first part of the session, they will take the participants step-by-step through the life of a company, illustrating the uses of equity and potential outcomes for founders.

In the second part of the session, they will take the participants through the CEO search process, how VCs evaluate potential entrepreneurs, and some observations about drivers for long-term success as an entrepreneur. The participants will assess mock candidate profiles and learn methods of diligence to choose the right leader for their startup.

Speakers:

Kirsten Leute, Partner, University Relations, OUP
Margalit Haber, Associate – life science investment team, OUP

Register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-yrpzIiGt0UblhVeLghYBwb59Npo97o
