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MTC and NASA have several other programs under development. They include:
Biotechnology Institute
MTC and NASA began discussing a biotechnology partnering in the fall of 2001. Key Objectives of the partnership are to engage in applied research in biotechnology; develop intellectual property that can be transferred into the private sector; provide professional development to existing biotech workforce; train students in biotech research; and educate and excite K-12 students and the general public about biotechnology.
Sensors & Wireless Networking
Both NASA and SJSU have technological interests and capabilities in the fields of sensors, wireless devices and networking. In the summer of 2001, the College of Engineering, received a grant to develop a business plan in Sensors and Wireless Networking and identified funding to begin program implementation. Dr. Fred Barez, Chairman of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is working to continue program development in this area.
The Collaborative for Disaster Mitigation
The Collaborative for Disaster Mitigation (CDM) was established in 2000 to make California safer by reducing the loss of life & property damage and accelerating the economic recover from natural and other disasters. Directed by Dr. Guna Selvaduray, CDM works in partnership with NASA scientists, local governments, businesses, academia and non-profits to achieve practical, cost effective hazard mitigations and swift community response.
Center for Innovation, Incubation and Commercialization
In 2002, MTC worked with external consultants to develop a business plan for the creation of The Center for Innovation, Incubation and Commercialization (CIIC). CIIC would promote technology innovation through world-class programs in entrepreneurship, technology commercialization and business incubation.
SJSU-EPRI Energy Network
The Energy Network is a partnership in development between MTC and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to collaborate on development and demonstration of new technologies that will radically transform our energy infrastructure to meet the emerging needs of an information society.
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