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Book SynopsisBeyond Discovery demystifies the process of commercialization for inventors of all backgrounds with best practices and case studies of successful academic entrepreneurs.
Trade ReviewSchelhorn and Herbers pave the way to more inclusive innovation pathways by demystifying the world of commercialization and challenging stereotypes of who can be an inventor. This comprehensive guide to commercialization is a must-read for anyone considering taking their academic work to market. * Heather Metcalf, Women in Engineering ProActive Network *
This book will become an immediate classic. It offers cogent and practical guidance to students, faculty, and administrators that want to participate in or understand academic-based commercialization. This compilation of insightful and frank advice that is backed by extensive author experience is a first of its kind. * Thomas Rosol, Ohio University *
Schelhorn and Herbers enable academics to make informed decisions for translating discoveries to market while also advancing a university career through their valuable focus on best practices and profiles of successful innovations, as well as the uneven commercialization playing field for women and people of color. * Sue V. Rosser, Georgia Tech and San Francisco State University *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Why Should Academic Researchers Consider Commercialization? PROFILE: Patrick Brown Chapter 2: What Is Commercialization and How It Happens PROFILE: Peter Tsai Chapter 3: Adapting to the World of Commercialization PROFILE: Katalin Karikó Chapter 4: Behind the Curtain: A Glimpse into the World of Intellectual Property PROFILE: Asham Mitra Chapter 5: Funding PROFILE: Luis von Ahn Chapter 6: Insider Advice PROFILE: Chelsea Magin Chapter 7: Starting a Company PROFILE: Tish Scolnik Chapter 8: The Equity Imperative PROFILE: Pingsha Dong Chapter 9: Is This for You? PROFILE: Commercialization in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Epilogue: Messages to Administrators and Commercialization Staff
