Corporate Relations
Maintaining strong partnerships with industry is one of the primary goals of MRI. Penn State ranks in the top three in the country in the amount of corporate support of research – now more than $93 million annually. This support comes in the form of donations of cash or research equipment, sponsorship of individual research projects, or membership in various consortia. This page provides links to organizations at the University that will assist industry in partnering with Penn State.
Office of Vice President for Research (OVPR)
The OVPR oversees the Materials Research Institute as well as other interdisciplinary research units.
Student Recruitment
A formal system for companies to post employment opportunities and to interview prospective employees.
Industrial Research Office (IRO)
IRO establishes long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between Penn State, industry, and government.
Materials Research and Characterization Facilities
Penn State maintains a number of user facilities that offer specialized research capabilities.
Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
The IPO is responsible for the management and commercialization of intellectual property at the University.
Innovation Park at Penn State
Innovation Park at Penn State provides space, access to researchers and facilities, and business support services.
Short Courses and Conferences
Numerous technical symposia and short courses are held annually at Penn State.
