Project Activities
Home Project Description Project Objectives Project Activities Related Links Project Staff Advisory Group Administration Reports Presentations	Research Activities Review and interpret the theoretical and empirical literature on the motivations and effects of university industry research relationships (UIRRs) Conduct in-depth case studies of universities with research relationships with agricultural biotechnology firms to understand their operation and effects Build models of university and firm decision-making about UIRRs, and the potential effects on the public good characteristics of agricultural biotechnology products Conduct a national survey of universities about UIRRs on agricultural biotechnology to test the models Prepare reports of the case studies, model development, survey and analysis findings, and research and policy implications   Education and Outreach Activities Construct a website at Portland State University to inform professional and public audiences of project activities Hold workshop of researchers, university administrators, industry and interest group representatives, and policy professionals to identify key issues shaping UIRRs Develop and disseminate university and off-campus educational activities via Oregon State University website Hold workshop for scientists, administrators, industry and interest group representatives, and policy professionals to deliver findings and policy implications Conduct state and national policy briefings of project findings and policy implications Prepare final project report for publication