DOER Program: Technology Transfer Planning Results in Effective Technology Infusion

Technology transfer (T2) is an integral part of any research program. As early as the planning stages, technology transfer must be given equal standing with the rest of the program's objectives. Management support is vital, as is adequate funding. The T2 manager must plan marketing and outreach activities for the program, the research staff involved in the program, and the research results. Early on, the Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) Program managers emphasized the T2 role, providing adequate funding to execute the T2 mission for the duration of the initial program. This mission was outlined in a T2 management plan. The DOER Program's Technology Transfer Plan has stood the test of time and continues to show substantial results as well as national awards.