USF has grown to be a strong research University with an important economic impact on the Tampa Bay Region and Florida. The underlying component of USF that drives its research initiatives is the talent of faculty, staff and students. In every corner of the University great scientists, scholars and educators are teaching the next generation of students how to be competent researchers.

Membership:

The ACADEMY is open to all members of the USF community including alumni and affiliates who have received an issued patent from the USPTO. An annual meeting and recognition ceremony will be held during the academic year and a list of members will be published, in order to enhance networking, recognition, and the opportunity to share your experiences. The Academy will also participate during USF Research Week.

The purpose of the ACADEMY is:

1. To recognize publicly a cadre of investigators who are also inventors.
2. To enhance visibility of University technology development, promote entrepreneurship and be advocates for USF innovation in the Tampa Bay Community.
3. To be a resource for the Tampa Bay community to facilitate greater industry research contracts and interactions with companies and organizations in order to increase economic impact.
4. To increase awareness of intellectual property at USF by mentoring, fostering and encouraging other faculty, staff and students to develop their intellectual property and inventions.
5. To help shape society by being in a position to understand the translational use of inventions at USF and elsewhere; and be a role model in such endeavors for students.
6. To develop relevant invention-based activities in collaboration with the Division of Patents and Licensing.

  http://www3.research.usf.edu/inventors/usf-academy.asp