Technology transfer is the process of converting research into useful applications in society and evaluating the results. The process includes multiple feedback loops between researchers and those who commercialize research results. Technology transfer and regional economic development activities are key to the goals of the MBEST Center, with its focus on bringing together researchers and policymakers from government, industry, and universities in cooperative alliances to transform important technological innovation from the university to the benefit of society.
Research facilitated by the MBEST Center:
Managing Habitat as Part of an Integrated Base Reuse
Over 55% of the UC lands at Fort Ord are designated as habitat and are considered a key reserve within the basewide habitat management plan. This model of integrated habitat management is enabling successful base reuse through the preservation of the 605 acres of land at Fort Ord for teaching and research by the UC Natural Reserve System (NRS). Now an NRS Reserve, this land includes important maritime chaparral habitat for several rare and endangered species of plants and animals.
Leadership
The Office of Research at UCSC is responsible for the coordination and executive leadership of research administration and planning; development of research funding opportunities and growth strategies across all of UCSC's academic divisions; development of research policies; management of technology transfer activities; oversight of contracts, grants, and research compliance matters; and advocacy with local, state, and federal agencies for UCSC. The Office of Research oversees programmatic activities of the UCSC MBEST Center.
