2008 Better World Report Series
Soy stronger than steel? A new eggplant that can contribute to more stable farming economies? Memory exercises for those with ADHD? These topics are featured in the 2008 print editions of the Better World Report.

The Better World Project shares the surprising and inspiring stories behind innovations that have changed the way we live. It’s a must-read for people interested in research and discovery, technology transfer or economic development as well as anyone who has wondered: “Where did that come from?”

The 2008 print editions – The Art of Collaboration: The Relationships that Bring Academic Innovations to the Marketplace and Technology Transfer Works: 100 innovations from Academic Research to Real-World Application – are available in the AUTM Marketplace.

The Association of University Technology Managers, an international nonprofit membership organization, launched the Better World Project in 2005 to promote public understanding of how academic research and technology transfer benefits you, your community and millions of people around the world. It contributes to a stronger economy, supports new research and encourages tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

The project draws from years of case studies and news from AUTM’s members – the professionals who make academic technology transfer happen. Read more about AUTM.

2008 Better World Reports
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