Accountibility : Summary of Key Common Indicators - Information on Meeting the State's Needs

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Advanced Technology Centers

Rutgers sponsors a number of advanced technology centers. Created with the support of the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology, these government-university-industry partnerships sponsor programs that are designed to apply the scientific advances produced by university research to the needs of New Jersey industries, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice.

The Center for Agricultural Molecular Biology (AgBiotech)
Utilizing approximately $2.8 million in non-state funding, AgBiotech conducts research in plant and environmental biology. Current research projects involve the coordination of genetically engineered organisms to benefit New Jersey agriculture, and the use of plants to decontaminate soil and of microbes to clean up toxic wastes.
Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM)
Jointly sponsored by Rutgers and UMDNJ, CABM conducts research in support of New Jersey's pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. These industries are among the largest employers in New Jersey and are essential to the state's economic prosperity. Current research deals with AIDS, breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and Lyme disease.
Center for Advanced Food Technology (CAFT)
CAFT provides basic research in support of New Jersey's $9 billion food industry. Research focuses on food flavor, texture, and color with the goal of helping industry optimize food quality. Leveraging state funds, CAFT has attracted $3.3 million in federal funding to Rutgers in fiscal years 1996 and 1997.
Center for Computer Aids for Industrial Productivity (CAIP)
CAIP conducts state-of-the-art computer research in support of such industries and services as transportation, telecommunications, computing, electronics, and manufacturing. In fiscal year 1993, CAIP received over $8 million of its $10 million operating budget from sponsored research. CAIP works with both corporate giants and small developing businesses.
Center for Ceramic Research (CCR)
CCR conducts ceramic technological research in support of New Jersey companies. In a survey, member companies conservatively projected $18 million in sales increases over five years as a result of CCR research.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology Extension Center (FATEC)
FATEC supports New Jersey's fisheries and aquaculture industries by working to improve industrial and natural system productivity. Research activities of FATEC include efforts to improve the quality and to extend shelf-life of seafood, and to create more efficient methods of processing seafood.
Fiber Optic Materials Research Program (FOMRP)
Fiber optics is a technology expected to dominate advanced telecommunications, on-line industrial monitoring and process control, automotive and avionics systems, intelligent buildings, robotics and computer interconnects, surveillance, and biomedical applications. FOMRP supports New Jersey industries by identifying and targeting new classes of materials that are key to emerging applications of technology.
Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS)
DIMACS serves as the catalyst for research in discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science with applications in telecommunications, transportation, robotics, computer software, manufacturing, and other fields. DIMACS' support projected for fiscal year 1998 includes over $38 million in national science foundation funding for operations, research, and educational projects.

Further aiding the university-industry partnerships are the Rutgers Business Innovation Center and the New Jersey Entrepreneurs Forum.

Rutgers Business Innovation Center (BIC)
BIC is a technology-based incubator affiliated with Rutgers. BIC currently houses and serves approximately 20 companies and affiliates providing a variety of shared support services and providing on-site management consulting services.
New Jersey Entrepreneurs Forum (NJEF)
NJEF provides support to technology entrepreneurs by presenting business plans, panel discussions, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Each of the forum's 10 annual events focuses on a new entrepreneurial venture which includes a presentation by the entrepreneur followed by advice from a panel of venture advisers.