Dear Lehigh Postdocs,
This fall, Lehigh is offering a series of four in-person one-credit courses designed to unlock the potential of your research discoveries. Each course provides essential skills and practical knowledge to bridge the gap between research and real-world application, ensuring your innovations make a meaningful impact in society.
Tuition will be waived for postdocs. You may take one or more of these courses, and have until the first day of class of each course to register. To register, please reach out to Brianne Lisk at brc3@lehigh.edu.
Intellectual Property: Essentials for the Researcher (TE 497-010):
Master the foundational elements of intellectual property to safeguard and translate your research into impactful real-world applications. More info here >>
Days/times: First Wednesday evening of each month in the fall semester:
Wed, Sept 4: 6-9pm
Wed, Oct 2: 6-9pm
Wed, Nov 6: 6-9pm
Wed, Dec 4: 6-9pm
(note: 05:50 PM - 09:30 PM will be shown when you register)
Pitch Perfect: Communicating Your Research with Impact (TE 497-013):
Enhance your research presentation skills and confidence by creating compelling, impactful messaging and visuals to resonate with diverse audiences. More info here >>
Days/times: Four Fridays in September:
Fri, Sept 6: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Sept 13: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Sept 20: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Sept 27: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
(note: 09:20 AM - 12:00 PM and 01:35 PM - 04:15 PM will be shown when you register)
Blueprint for Success: Business Models for Research Translation (TE 497-014):
Translate your research into a working business model using the Business Model Canvas, Lean Startup principles, and active-learning techniques to validate assumptions and address real-world challenges. More info here >>
Days/times: Four Fridays in October:
Fri, Oct 4: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Oct 11: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Oct 18: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Oct 25: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
(note: 09:20 AM - 12:00 PM and 01:35 PM - 04:15 PM will be shown when you register)
Fusion Forces: Interdisciplinary Teams in Research Commercialization (TE 497-015):
Master building and managing diverse teams to drive research translation by exploring industry immersion, founder’s equity, vesting schedules, team member roles, performance reviews, and conflict resolution. More info here >>
Days/times: Four Fridays in November:
Fri, Nov 1: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Nov 8: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Nov 15: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
Fri, Nov 22: 10am-noon and 2-4pm
(note: 09:20 AM - 12:00 PM and 01:35 PM - 04:15 PM will be shown when you register)
All courses are held in-person in the Wilbur Powerhouse, Asa Packer Campus.
These courses are provided as part of the NSF-funded Accelerating Research Translation award to Lehigh. For questions about the curriculum, please contact Dr. Michael Lehman at mil312@lehigh.edu.
If you are unable to participate this fall, but have an interest in participating in the spring one-credit courses in research translation, please complete the survey here.
Best wishes,
Michael Lehman, Provost Faculty Fellow, Director of Technical Entrepreneurship
Dominic Packer, Associate VP for Research