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====== Frequently Asked Questions ====== | ====== Frequently Asked Questions ====== | ||
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* CVDI provides low-cost, low-risk precompetitive research. A very high percentage of the project funds support research and the Center charges only 10% overhead project funds generated via membership fees. | * CVDI provides low-cost, low-risk precompetitive research. A very high percentage of the project funds support research and the Center charges only 10% overhead project funds generated via membership fees. | ||
- | | + | * CVDI generates considerable intellectual property including two major industry breakthroughs, |
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* The Center provides access to non-exclusive royalty-free license to the intellectual property generated from all the projects. Exclusive licensing options may be available under special circumstances. | * The Center provides access to non-exclusive royalty-free license to the intellectual property generated from all the projects. Exclusive licensing options may be available under special circumstances. | ||
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* Access to a high-quality student pool (a majority are Ph.D. students) who collaborate with industry research partners. This partnership provides students exposure to real-world research problems, and enables companies to conduct research with less investment, and evaluate and attract top talent. | * Access to a high-quality student pool (a majority are Ph.D. students) who collaborate with industry research partners. This partnership provides students exposure to real-world research problems, and enables companies to conduct research with less investment, and evaluate and attract top talent. | ||
- | * One-stop access to a world-class research program. From 2012-2019, the center has completed over 88 projects with 74 academic faculty and research scientists, and over 146 undergraduate and graduate students. | + | * One-stop access to a world-class research program. From 2012-2021, the center has completed over 128 projects with 97 academic faculty and research scientists, and over 213 undergraduate and graduate students. |
* Highly collaborative environment with added flexibility for industry members to construct joint research projects with faculty and other industry, and team-up with faculty to pursue joint federal grant opportunities. | * Highly collaborative environment with added flexibility for industry members to construct joint research projects with faculty and other industry, and team-up with faculty to pursue joint federal grant opportunities. | ||
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* University site visits offer a broader understanding of the research status, accomplishments and capabilities and interests of the researchers and the universities | * University site visits offer a broader understanding of the research status, accomplishments and capabilities and interests of the researchers and the universities | ||
- | * Recruitment opportunities to attract outstanding graduate students. During the first two phases of CVDI, over 146 students were supported by CVDI research activities and grants. | + | * Recruitment opportunities to attract outstanding graduate students. During the first two phases of CVDI, over 213 students were supported by CVDI research activities and grants. |
* Opportunity to network and collaborate with other Industry Advisory Board members to explore joint ventures. | * Opportunity to network and collaborate with other Industry Advisory Board members to explore joint ventures. | ||
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**Who are the current IAB members? | **Who are the current IAB members? | ||
- | Current industry members are supporting projects beginning in the fall of 2020 and ending in the summer of 2021. Industry members are listed on the [[: | + | Current industry members are supporting projects beginning in the fall of 2021 and ending in the summer of 2022. Industry members are listed on the [[: |
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Interested in becoming a CVDI Industry Advisory Board Member or have any questions about membership? Let us come visit your company to better understand your challenges and demonstrate the benefits of a CVDI partnership, | Interested in becoming a CVDI Industry Advisory Board Member or have any questions about membership? Let us come visit your company to better understand your challenges and demonstrate the benefits of a CVDI partnership, | ||
- | Email Matt Delcambre, Innovative Managing Director | + | Contact us at [[iriconnect@louisiana.edu]] for more information. |