1. National FLC Update J. Susan Sprake Vice Chair 505-665-3613sprake@lanl.gov

2. Mandated federal labs to transfer technology to non-federal parties Focused on dissemination of information Required federal labs to become active in technical cooperation Set apart a percentage of the lab budget for technology transfer activities Established Offices of Research and Technology Applications (ORTAs) STEVENSON-WYDLER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ACT OF 1980 Established the FLC

3. August, 2005 Executive Board Meeting Approved the Strategic Plan for FY 2006 Approved the Budget for FY 2006 Washington D. C. rep. finalist

4. Strategic Plan MISSION The FLC shall provide the Forum for education and training, laboratory networking to enhance professional development, recognition of excellence in federal technology transfer, and fostering the rapid integration of research and development into the U.S. economy.

5. 3 Strategic Goals Develop FLC members to be leaders in technology transfer  Education and training  Awards Foster the environment for technology transfer Communications, Publications, Web site Alliances with: Industry, AUTM, LES, WBT Enhance the professional organizational structure  Leadership training  Organizational structure

6. Education and Training (E&T) Committee Customers –ORTA managers and staff –Laboratory scientists and engineers –Laboratory management –External customers How Accomplished –National and regional meetings (fundamentals, intermediate, advanced) –Online (in development) –Site-specific (labs, conferences, etc.) –Publications (T 2 Desk Reference, “Green Book,” FLC NewsLink) EDUCATION AND TRAINING

7. Marketing and Public Relations Committee –Major Products Web site: www.federallabs.org Technology Locator — Centralized service for requests from potential partners to appropriate federal resource FLC NewsLink — Monthly newsletter focusing on T 2 and federal research Technology Transfer 2005 — Focused Technologies & Partnerships Exhibits — Major trade shows and conferences Media Support — Publications, brochures, etc. FLC COMMUNICATIONS

8. FLC WEB SITE HOME PAGE

9. FLC Regions Mark Reeves Southeast Regional Coordinator Scott Dieter Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator Hans Kohler Northeast Regional Coordinator Cynthia Weslowski Midwest Regional Coordinator Kurt Buehler Far West Regional Coordinator Pat Rodriquez Mid-Continent Regional Coordinator

10. News Alert New Washington DC Rep Mr. Gary K. Jones 1235 South Clark Street Crystal Gateway One Suite 303 Arlington, VA 22202 703-414-5026

11. 2006 Annual Meeting 2006 Annual Meeting May 1– 5, 2006 Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis Marriott City Center “Cutting Edge Government…Bringing Innovation to Life.” Federal Technology Showcase & Fair

12. National Management Support Office Phone (856) 667- 7727 www federallabs org