Advantages and Challenges of Research Programs with Extensive Industry Involvement
Publication: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 19, Issue 1
Abstract
One of the challenges faced by young academics is to perform industry research in a way that university requirements for academic tenure are fulfilled. This paper provides ideas for assistant professors in the construction disciplines for integrating industry into their research programs. The paper provides insight on connecting with industry, administrative issues to consider in industry research, traits of industry research, and advantages and challenges of industry research. In addition, the paper looks at specific industry research examples and describes the outcomes of this involvement. The final component of the study provides industry's perspective of academic research.
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Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 19 • Issue 1 • February 2014
Pages: 63 - 67
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© 2014 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Feb 1, 2013
Accepted: Sep 30, 2013
Published online: Oct 2, 2013
Published in print: Feb 1, 2014
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