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University of Wyoming · 5 months ago

Hourly Pooled - Technology Transfer Office Intern

position16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$15/hr - $15/hr

The University of Wyoming is committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. They are seeking a Technology Transfer Office Intern to assist in the promotion and commercialization of the university's research outcomes, including technology assessment, intellectual property protection strategies, and market identification.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the promotion in the utilization and commercialization of the University’s research outcomes and activities
Assessment and analysis of new technologies
Development of cost-effective intellectual property protection strategies
Identification of specific markets and market niches related to these commercialization opportunities
Develop marketing materials
Develop effective social media strategies to promote the technology transfer activities of the university
Negotiation of various research promotion and commercialization agreements
Working knowledge of federal, state and institutional technology transfer policies
Forms of IP Protection
The US patent process
How to assess new intellectual property disclosures
Patent search strategies and analysis
Intellectual property marketing principles
Using social media and Web resources to promote technology transfer
Developing “elevator pitches” and marketing materials
Types of intellectual property agreements
Developing licensing strategies
Option and License agreements; anatomy of such agreements; extracting value
Implementing a Patent Cooperation Treaty strategy
Negotiation skills
Creating start-up companies
Licensing support activities; compliance; databases
Ethics

Qualification

Technology transfer policiesIntellectual property protectionPatent process knowledgeSocial media strategiesMarketing materials developmentNegotiation skillsWeb knowledgeMS Office proficiencyCommunicationCreative skills

Required

Currently enrolled in MS/MA/MBA/JD or BS/BA degree with 90+ hours towards a BA/BS degree
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative skills
Knowledge of Web and social media
Applicants will be expected to submit a written narrative

Preferred

Preferred majors/degrees: marketing, business, technical/STEM, legal, communications
MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel (preferred)

Company

University of Wyoming

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University of Wyoming is an education centre that provides a wide range of academic facilities and development.
dateFounded in 1970
location
Laramie, Wyoming, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.uwyo.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Wyoming has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (61)
2024 (43)
2023 (31)
2022 (32)
2021 (21)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.15M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASAUS Department of Energy
2023-09-28Grant· $0.2M
2023-03-20Grant· $0.75M
2022-06-01Grant· $0.8M

Leadership Team

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Bill Rudd
Project Manager and Cofounder Wyoming Migration Initiative
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Catherine Conard
Employment & Staffing Partner
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