The process of technology transfer from the perspective of technical communication

Author

Christina G. Orr Tolliver

Date of Award

12-1996

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Major

English

Major Professor

Michael L. Keene

Committee Members

Russel Hirst, B. J. Leggett

Abstract

Technology transfer is defined in this thesis as a process aimed at moving techonology developed with federal funds to the private, commercial sector. The main argument of this thesis is that technology transfer is, at heart, a communicative process. Part One examines the background for technology transfer, paying particular attention to the influence of the Cold War and economics on technology transfer legislation. Part Two takes a look at the principal players in technology transfer: universities, industries, and federal laboratories. Part Three concentrates on the need for cooperation among participants for successful tranfers. Part Four approaches the topic of technology transfer from a communication perspective and examines the role of technical communicators in the technology transfer process.

Recommended Citation

Tolliver, Christina G. Orr, "The process of technology transfer from the perspective of technical communication. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1996.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/10979