FAU Tech Transfer Leader Earns Fulbright IEA Award

Dana J. Vouglitois, senior associate director in FAU’s Office of Technology Development within the Division of Research, has received a Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Award. The prestigious U.S.-France award will allow Vouglitois to explore the international impact of technology transfer and university-industry partnerships through a two-week seminar in Amiens, Rouen and Paris.

The Fulbright IEA program provides U.S. higher education leaders with opportunities to strengthen global collaboration, exchange best practices and build international partnerships that enhance research and innovation. At FAU, Vouglitois provides institution-wide leadership in research translation and innovation strategy. She oversees the protection and commercialization of intellectual property, negotiates domestic and international research agreements, supports startup formation, and advises on external partnership development. She also helps expand the university’s global reach by developing partnerships with universities and corporations worldwide and supporting faculty and students from diverse international backgrounds.

“This Fulbright award is a testament to Dana’s expertise and contributions in her field,” said Gregg Fields, Ph.D., FAU vice president for research. “Her participation in the Fulbright IEA seminar in France will help to advance Florida Atlantic University’s international education goals by strengthening global research engagement, expanding international partnerships, and embedding internationally informed practices into the university’s innovation ecosystem.”

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