On Wednesday, October 23, Texas A&M Innovation hosted a successful InnovationU seminar titled “Patenting & Publishing.” The event, tailored to researchers, faculty, staff, and students from The Texas A&M University System, provided practical strategies for balancing academic publishing with patenting, a crucial intersection for innovation and commercialization.
Key Takeaways from Distinguished Speakers
Dr. Gerard Coté, Texas A&M Regents Professor and a pioneer in biomedical sensing technologies, shared how he has successfully balanced over 450 publications and multiple patents. He emphasized that academic publishing and patenting can complement one another, enhancing both academic credibility and innovation impact.
Dr. Cynthia Hipwell, the Oscar S. Wyatt, Jr. ’45 Chair II in Mechanical Engineering, highlighted her journey of developing a portfolio of 17 patents while publishing cutting-edge research in nanoscale technology. She discussed how patenting not only protects intellectual property but also adds value to academic contributions and fosters opportunities for commercialization.
Engaging Discussions and Networking
The interactive Q&A session allowed attendees to engage directly with the speakers, gaining personalized advice on navigating their own patenting and publishing journeys. Networking opportunities following the seminar provided a platform for collaboration among researchers, faculty, and students, fostering a stronger innovation ecosystem within the Texas A&M community. The Office of Research & Innovation at Texas A&M University-Kingsville organized an event for their faculty to participate in InnovationU virtually collectively. Contact our office if your member institution is interested in participating in future events.
The event reinforced Texas A&M Innovation’s commitment to supporting inventors and promoting a culture of commercialization across the system.
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