Benefits:
"MRA Laboratories, Inc.
is an active participant and
supporter of the CDS.
Over a number of years, my company and I have
gained many benefits
through interactions with faculty, graduate
students, and fellow members." Galeb Maher, MRA Laboratories, Inc.
The CDS provides a valuable research resource to members through the following benefits.
Research
Partnerships:
Each member has a seat on
the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). Working with
the director, the IAB
selects topic areas for new projects and mentors
ongoing
projects.
Interaction with Penn State
Faculty and University of Missouri-Rolla:
In addition to the CDS' directly
funded research, members regularly interface
with faculty who are pursuing
technological advances in related topics in
high temperature engineering
materials, particulate materials, thin film
deposition, diamond,
superconductor and piezoelectric research.
Recruiting:
Members have access to some of the nation's leading
graduate students in
the field of electronic materials and devices. These
long-term relationships
afford wise hiring decisions for company
members.
Inventions:
CDS members can obtain rights to inventions developed
through CDS research.
Technology Transfer:
Members are the first to obtain the technical data
developed by CDS projects
as well as the methodology used to conduct
inventions and processes, providing
a competitive
advantage.
Research
Reviews:
Faculty and students present
reviews of CDS sponsored research, industry
updates, and leveraged research
programs at semi-annual meetings.
Publications:
Members receive quarterly and annual reports of
research results and M.S.
and Ph.D. theses are sent as they become
available, keeping members up-to-date
with the most current
research.
Symposia:
Symposia are periodically organized to address particular problems of interest
such as multilayer capacitor reliability and advances
in electroceramic
manufacturing. Members have the opportunity to address
corporate research
issues at these
symposiums.
Visiting Scientists at
CDS:
A number of member companies invest
in the continuing education of their
researchers by sending them to work at
Penn State, alongside CDS personnel.
Membership Information: