The Office of Technology Development hosts in-person and virtual office hours open to all faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process.Dana Vouglitois, J.D., CLP – Evaluating Research Innovations, Intellectual Property Protection, Technology Commercialization Agreements.Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, SC-1, Room 141, Boca RatonSept. 24, 1 to 3 p.m., HB-18, Room 103, Harbor BranchOct. 9, 10 a.m. to noon, MC-12, Room 202C, JupiterOct. 21, 1 to 3 p.m., AH-52, Room 205, Boca RatonNov. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, EE-96, Room 329, Boca RatonChris Houghtaling, MBA – Technology Commercialization Strategies, Marketing University Research, Startup Company FormationMondays, 2 to 4 p.m., PS-55, Room 336B, Boca RatonVirtual – All TopicsFridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom, http://bit.ly/3GytwLMInterested individuals are encouraged to attend the office hours location and date thatworks best for them. Personal appointments can also be requested in advance bycontacting techdevelop@fau.edu.

A Florida Atlantic University I-SENSE event:Why We Need to Design Technology for and with AnimalsTechnological development has significantly advanced human interests but also increasingly impacted other living beings and the ecosystems on which we all depend. Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) is a growing field, taking an animal-centered perspective on the study and design of interactive systems to improve animals’ lives and human-animal relations, enabling animals to participate in the design process as legitimate stakeholders and contributors. Through some of our projects, I will exemplify how ACI could provide ethical and methodological frameworks, and design solutions that benefit animals, humans and the ecosystems we share, from animal-centred wearables, ambient interfaces and enriching interactive environments, to multispecies smart cities.About the Speaker:Dr. Clara Mancini is Full Professor of Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) in the School of Computing and Communications at The Open University, UK. Her work investigates the interaction between animals and technology; and the nexus between technology, animal wellbeing, and human-animal relations. Her research spans the theory, methodology, practice and ethics of designing animal-centred interactive systems for and with animals.

Apply to receive seed funding for your innovative idea.Open to graduate and undergraduate students, participants will develop their projects for a chance to win the $2,000 Dr. Eric H. Shaw FAU Wave Excellence in Innovation Award.Application portal open from Aug. 11 to Oct. 6. Apply at https://www.fau.edu/innovation-and-business-development/fau-wave/

The Office of Technology Development is hosting a series of virtual training sessions called the Owl Innovator Workshop Series.Review the different parts of a patent application and the process of protecting your research.

The Office of Technology Development hosts in-person and virtual office hours open to all faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process.Dana Vouglitois, J.D., CLP – Evaluating Research Innovations, Intellectual Property Protection, Technology Commercialization Agreements.Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, SC-1, Room 141, Boca RatonSept. 24, 1 to 3 p.m., HB-18, Room 103, Harbor BranchOct. 9, 10 a.m. to noon, MC-12, Room 202C, JupiterOct. 21, 1 to 3 p.m., AH-52, Room 205, Boca RatonNov. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, EE-96, Room 329, Boca RatonChris Houghtaling, MBA – Technology Commercialization Strategies, Marketing University Research, Startup Company FormationMondays, 2 to 4 p.m., PS-55, Room 336B, Boca RatonVirtual – All TopicsFridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom, http://bit.ly/3GytwLMInterested individuals are encouraged to attend the office hours location and date thatworks best for them. Personal appointments can also be requested in advance bycontacting techdevelop@fau.edu.

The Office of Technology Development hosts in-person and virtual office hours open to all faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process.Dana Vouglitois, J.D., CLP – Evaluating Research Innovations, Intellectual Property Protection, Technology Commercialization Agreements.Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, SC-1, Room 141, Boca RatonSept. 24, 1 to 3 p.m., HB-18, Room 103, Harbor BranchOct. 9, 10 a.m. to noon, MC-12, Room 202C, JupiterOct. 21, 1 to 3 p.m., AH-52, Room 205, Boca RatonNov. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, EE-96, Room 329, Boca RatonChris Houghtaling, MBA – Technology Commercialization Strategies, Marketing University Research, Startup Company FormationMondays, 2 to 4 p.m., PS-55, Room 336B, Boca RatonVirtual – All TopicsFridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zoom, http://bit.ly/3GytwLMInterested individuals are encouraged to attend the office hours location and date thatworks best for them. Personal appointments can also be requested in advance bycontacting techdevelop@fau.edu.