Technology+Transfer

=Technology Transfer (N=8)=


 * Definition 1:** The ability to take a concept from outside the organization (typically from a government or university research programs) and create a product from it. (Process)
 * Source:** http://ccs.mit.edu/21c/iokey.html
 * Focus:** n/a


 * Definition 2:** Technology transfer: the transfer of ideas, information, methods, procedures, techniques, tools, or technology from the developers to potential users. Methods of technology transfer include scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, articles in management-oriented publications, computer programs, training sessions, tours, workshops and others.
 * Source:** US Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/newtown_square/research/themes/glossary.shtml
 * Focus:** Forestry


 * Definition 3:** Technology transfer is the sharing of knowledge and facilities among industries, universities, governments and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a range of users who can then further develop the technology into new products, processes, materials or services.
 * Source:** Queensland Government http://www.smartstate.qld.gov.au/strategy/strategy05_15/glossary.shtm
 * Focus:** General


 * Definition 4:** Technology transfer is the process of developing practical applications for the results of scientific research. While conceptually the practice has been utilized for many years (in ancient times, Archimedes was notable for applying science to practical problems), the present-day volume of research, combined with high-profile failures at Xerox PARC and elsewhere, has led to a focus on the process itself.
 * Source:** Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_transfer
 * Focus:** General


 * Definition 5:** Technology transfer (hard and soft). The term "technology transfer" originally comes from defense and space research and from private sector businesses concerned primarily with "hard technology" equipment and devices. Technology transfer in health and human services has mostly concerned high technology, such as artificial hearts, positron emission tomography, and so on. "Soft technologies" such as training programs, administrative practices, and counseling or therapy methods, are also included in this arena but have been subjected to less systematic study. In fact, there is some controversy within the field of technology transfer as to whether "soft" technologies should be included under this term at all.
 * Source:** Science Communication http://scx.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/12/3/225
 * Focus:** Science


 * Definition 6:** [Technology transfer] is the conversion of research into commercial application or the conversion of a technology from one application to another.
 * Source:** Sussman S, Valente TW, Rohrbach LA, Skara S, Pentz MA. Translation in the Health Professions: Converting Science into Action. //Evaluation in the Health Professions.// 2006; 29 (1): 7-32.
 * Focus:** Health Care


 * Definition 7:** [Technology transfer] is the communication and practical use of information.
 * Source:** Estabrooks CA. Research utilization and qualitative research. In: Morse JM, Swanson JM, Kuzel AJ., Eds. The Nature of Qualitative Evidence. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications; 2001: 275-298.
 * Focus:** n/a


 * Definition 8:** [Technology transfer] is a design for instrumental action that reduces the uncertainty in the cause-effect relationships involved in achieving a desired outcome.
 * Source:** Rogers EM. Models of knowledge transfer: clinical perspectives. In: Beal GM, Dissanayake W, Konoshima S., Eds. Knowledge generation, exchange and utilization. Boulder, Colorado: Westview Press; 1986: 37-60.
 * Focus:** Health Care