Whether basic research is your true passion or you’re just getting started with your idea at a fundamental level, one path to impact is through publication. A seminal publication can drive scientific theories forward and fuel technological innovation.
Getting Started
Chances are that you’re already doing basic research—practicing your art! Reach out to the Technology Development office to learn how we can help you make your work more impactful for the populations, geographies, industries, and markets you’re researching. This could include:
- Participating in the NSF-funded Spark Program, designed to make researchers’ work more impactful
- Working with Technology Development to identify potential intellectual property (patent, copyright) associated with a publication
- Generating a list of conferences or events where you’d like to present
- Generating a list of journals to target
- Brainstorming a list of other paths to impact this publication could catalyze
Sample Plan
Download this Excel document if you would like a detailed set of actions to refer to as you consider your next steps.
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| Life Sciences | Nevena Dimova, Business Development | ndimova@bu.edu or 617-353-4567 |
| Life Sciences | Thomas McMurry, Business Development | tmcmurry@bu.edu or 617-358-4550 |
| Medical Technology | Frances Forrester, Business Development | fmf@bu.edu or 617-358-6911 |
| Engineering & Physical Sciences | Misty Farrell-Pennington, Business Development | mfpenn@bu.edu or 617-358-3795 |
| General Entrepreneurship | Rana K. Gupta, Faculty Entrepreneurship | rkgupta@bu.edu or 617-353-0606 |
| Other | Mike Pratt, Managing Director | mpratt@bu.edu or 617-353-4569 |
