[At the university, patents, technology transfer, and other aspects of intellectual property have been handled through GMIP (George Mason Intellectual Property). GMIP's role is being expanded and its name is being changed to the George Mason Research Foundation (GMRF). This Town Hall is an opportunity to learn more about the new organization and its capabilities.] Please join a town hall meeting with the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, and the President of the George Mason Intellectual Properties, Inc. Monday, February 25th, 10:00 AM, Johnson Center Room G. The purpose of this informal, highly interactive meeting format is to solicit faculty ideas and opinions in crafting the future of GMIP as it evolves from a nearly exclusive focus on intellectual property management to the broader mission of a George Mason Research Foundation (GMRF), as directed by its Board of Directors. Your active and ongoing participation as key stakeholders in GMRF are vitally important to its success. It is anticipated that interested members of the Board of Visitors and the GMRF Board will also be present. -- =============================================================== Stephen G. Nash Senior Associate Dean Volgenau School of Engineering George Mason University Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 2500 Mailstop 5C8 Fairfax, VA 22030 [log in to unmask] Phone: (703) 993-1505 Fax: (703) 993-1633 http://www.gmu.edu/departments/seor/faculty/nash.html