About the Better World Project

The Association of University Technology Managers 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. The project draws from years of case studies and news from AUTM's members — the professionals who make academic technology transfer happen.

2012 Better World Report

In 2012, the Better World Report will continue this tradition of sharing the surprising and inspiring stories behind innovations that have changed the way we live, but in a fresh format. The Better World Report is being transformed from an annual, printed publication into a dynamic, interactive, web-based publication. This innovative approach will:

• Promote continuous exposure and extend the report’s reach
• Populate the Better World Project website with impactful stories throughout the year
• Provide an online experience that lives up to the quality of the stories presented
• Offer users the ability to download stories in hard copy or electronic format to conveniently and quickly distribute to their stakeholders

AUTM members can be a part of this exciting, new publication by submitting their story ideas. Download the application and submit it at any time. The committee will review story ideas—based on its criteria—on a quarterly basis. The first deadline is Feb. 15. Questions? Contact Managing Editor Lisa Richter at lrichter@autm.net.

2011 Better World Report

The 2011 Better World Report celebrates real-world examples of technologies that are helping the world respond, recover and restructure in the face of human-made and natural disasters. And how humans can be more respectful in working with the environment to provide a sustainable, good life for all humankind. Read the 2011 Better World Report and find out how:

• A chance remark in a meeting led to a revolution in broadband technology
• A teabag, activated carbon and a hair straightener inspired a tiny water filter
• A trip to the hardware store and a little ingenuity resulted in more efficient tool to track disease-carrying insects
• Innovations and technology transfer collaborate to ensure that people around the world can respond, recover and restructure.

Print copies of the report are available, visit the AUTM Marketplace to order yours today.