University of Wisconsin-Madison
ADVANCED MATERIALS INDUSTRIAL CONSORTIUM
Membership Benefits
Companies joining the consortium:
- Influence research directions
- Identify potential future employees through early contact with students
- Receive reduced rates at selected supporting facilities
And receive:
- Information on related research
- Stimulating research opportunities with in-house staff
- Assistance in licensing of UWAMIC patents
- Members-only privileges at the UWAMIC website
In addition, member companies can participate in the following:
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Companies with consortium membership may send one Fellow per year as part of their membership fees. While in residence at the university, an industrial employee works closely with faculty and students to complete a research project. If desired, the results may be reported at the annual meeting.
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Annual Meetings
At these meetings, each research program gives formal oral presentations on its work during the past year. A poster session and reception and dinner offers the opportunity for informal interactions and discussions about on-going or potential new projects. The two-day meeting may also include special topic workshops.
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Industrial Advisory Board
The Industrial Advisory Board meets during the annual meetings and may meet at other times at the request of the UWMAIC directors. Company representatives give feedback on research emphases, project choices, and long-term directions as well as the effectiveness of the consortium and its management.
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Special Project Research
Industrial Partners may fund directed research and negotiate for licensing the intellectual property. Please contact one of the co-directors for further details.