AUTM’s Better World Project (BWP) is a platform that showcases impactful inventions, from Honeycrisp apples to life-changing medical devices, with the aim of highlighting the transformative power of academic research when it is put into practice. 

Ann Amidzich has a background in criminal justice and is currently a Co-Chair of the Better World Project Committee. In this episode, she shares examples of the inventions that the BWP has showcased, how AUTM assists applicants through the process, how they intend to expand the project in the future, and more. 

Submissions for the 2024 Awards are open until September 30th, and your contributions can make a real difference in promoting the positive impact of research and innovation!

In This Episode:

[00:45] An overview of the Better World Project (BWP)

[01:30] Introducing Ann Amidzich, a Senior Intellectual Property Manager for the Office of Technology Development at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Co-Chair of the BWP Committee.

[02:57] An overview of Ann’s fascinating career journey. 

[04:50] Ann’s motivation for transitioning into the field of technology transfer. 

[05:36] Some of the BWP success stories that have resonated most with Ann. 

[06:48] The value of BWP to academic research and the technology transfer industry. 

[07:17] Examples of the wide range of inventions that have been showcased by the BWP. 

[08:26] Qualities that Ann and her team look for when deciding which inventions to showcase in the BWP. 

[09:40] How Ann and her co-chair plan to expand the BWP in the future. 

[10:47] Ways in which the BWP has evolved since its founding.

[12:52] Why Ann is so inspired by the BWP. 

[13:36] How AUTM guides applicants through the process of submitting to the BWP Awards. 

[15:21] How to play a role in the world-changing work being done by BWP. 

Resources:

Better World Project 

AUTM

Ann Amidzich on LinkedIn

Brook Pritchett Email Address