internship Description
The Georgia Tech Pre-Law Advising program in the Center for Career Discovery and Development (C2D2) and the Office of Industry Engagement have partnered to create an internship opportunity for undergraduate students in any discipline interested in learning more about intellectual property in an engaged, experiential way. The Office of Industry Engagement is seeking entrepreneurial-minded students to join one of the most dynamic teams at Georgia Tech. The Office of Industry Engagement manages intellectual property generated by Georgia Tech research, with services including the identification, evaluation, protection, marketing, and commercial licensing of intellectual property. Industry Engagement interns will participate in many aspects of the technology commercialization process, with a focus on reviewing new invention disclosures, writing technical materials, and building the business case for the commercialization of a technology. Working within the Office of Industry Engagement provides valuable business experience and exposure to some of Georgia Tech’s most exciting technologies.
The primary functions and responsibilities associated with the position include:
Evaluate new inventions disclosed for commercial potential
Draft marketing abstracts for technologies suited for commercial efforts
Interview inventors to clarify technology disclosure details including market applications, stage of development, future interest in development, and potential commercial uses
Assist technology managers in the further assessment and marketing of technologies that are in advanced stages of the commercialization process
Perform preliminary market and industry analysis for applications of new technologies
Assist with data entry and reporting efforts as assigned by supervisor
What Skills Will Interns Gain?
Interns among other things, gain or enhance existing familiarity with the field of technology transfer and intellectual property. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about all stages of commercialization, including technology evaluation, patent landscaping, customer discovery, and marketing. In addition, interns will become familiar with laws and regulations related to intellectual property, inventorship, and third party rights. Lastly, interns will gain greater understanding of strategic academic-industry partnerships and how they impact economic activity.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Georgia Tech undergraduate in any discipline
Current student when applying and during entire internship
2.5 or higher cumulative G.P.A. when applying and during the internship
Be in current, good academic standing
Sincere interest in intellectual property and technology transfer
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel proficiency
Ability to understand highly technical innovations in subjects such as material science, chemistry, aerodynamics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and other engineering-related areas
Capacity to accurately understand and describe an invention and its features, benefits, and economic potential
U.S. citizenship
What materials are needed to apply?
1. Email a cover letter and resume to Ashton Harrison at ashton.harrison@gtrc.gatech.edu – put “Georgia Tech Pre-Law Internship” in the subject header.
2. an interview (for select applicants only) Potential candidates should expect to be interviewed by multiple members of the organization. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Not all applicants will receive an interview.
All materials must be submitted by April 23, 2019
Questions?
Susan Belmonte, GT Pre-Law Advisor, sbelmonte@gatech.edu
Ashton Harrison, GTRC Marketing Specialist- ashton.harrison@gtrc.gatech.edu
Want help with the application materials?
Susan Belmonte, GT Pre-Law Advisor, sbelmonte@gatech.edu
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