Keith Strassner

Woodson named interim tech transfer director

Posted by on April 27, 2020

John Woodson is Missouri S&T’s interim director of technology transfer and economic development. His appointment follows Keith Strassner’s retirement after leading the department for 15 years.

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John Woodson named interim Director of Technology Transfer and Economic Development

Posted by on April 24, 2020

Mr. John Woodson has assumed the role of Interim Director of Technology Transfer and Economic Development. After 15 years of service, Mr. Keith Strassner, has retired from his role of Director and John has stepped in. John has worked for this department as both a Sr. Licensing Associate and a Business Development Counselor for over 10 years.

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Patent pending – Strassner to present on patents

Posted by on September 5, 2019

Keith Strassner, director of technology transfer and economic development at S&T, will talk about how to secure and protect your ideas through patents and licenses 1-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in the Meramec Room of the Havener Center. Please register at grad.mst.edu/events.

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Patenting presentation from Keith Strassner

Posted by on September 4, 2019

Keith Strassner, Director of Technology Transfer and Economic Development, will present on how to patent your research and technology and the importance of licensing on Monday, September 9th, from 1pm to 2pm, in Meramac – Havener Center. This presentation will cover valuable information about patents and licensing and how to get started with both of […]

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In the news: Artificial moon, Business Officer magazine, naval history, successful IP policy, war loot restitution

Posted by on November 6, 2018

  • Dr. William Schonberg shared his expertise on space and celestial objects with NBC News for a story about Chengu’s plan to launch an illumination satellite in 2020.
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    In the news: Cohen, Ghasr, Strassner, Zoughi

    Posted by on October 2, 2018

  • Described as “the unquestioned champion of single-word studies,” Dr. Gerald Cohen is featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s Sept. 27 article, “From Criminal Slang to Modern Acceptability: ‘Kibosh.’”
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  • Grants available to move technology forward

    Posted by on March 22, 2018

    S&T’s office of technology transfer and economic development is offering Technology Acceleration Grants (TAG) to close the gap between university research and the needs of the customer. In many cases, an industry partner will require a working prototype, test results or the refinement of research. The application deadline is Friday, April 20.

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    In the news: 500-year storm, Guam, HKN, probiotics helping trees, startups

    Posted by on September 2, 2017

    Technology transfer sees record year

    Posted by on July 31, 2017

    Fiscal Year 2017 was a record-breaking year at Missouri S&T in terms of technology transfer. Keith Strassner, director of technology transfer and economic development, noted four records for the department. The records are:

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    Strassner saluted for school board service

    Posted by on May 3, 2017

    Keith Strassner, director of technology transfer and economic development, was recently honored by Rolla Public Schools officials for his 15 years of service to the Rolla Board of Education.

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