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2010 Elected Positions and Offices
Cheryl Cejka appointed to two positions in technology transfer world
Technology Commercialization director Cheryl Cejka has been appointed to two positions in technology transfer world.
In April, Cheryl was elected as one of three new Members-at-Large for the Federal Laboratory Consortium's (FLC's) executive board. The FLC is a nationwide network of federal laboratories that provides a forum for developing strategies and leveraging opportunities to link laboratory innovations with the market. PNNL's Technology Commercialization Office is highly participative in various FLC efforts, including regular submission of PNNL nominations for the coveted annual Excellence in Technology Transfer Awards. To date, the Lab has garnered more of these awards than any other federal lab which, along with Cheryl's new role, helps PNNL and its researchers maintain visibility as leaders in transferring innovative technologies into commercial use.
She also recently was appointed Chair of the Industry-University-Government Interface (IUGI) sector, one of five sectors in the Licensing Executives Society. In this role, she will lead the IUGI sector committee and interested members in providing a forum for education, discussion and networking regarding technology transfer and licensing between industry and universities or government laboratories, among other responsibilities.
Cheryl continues to be a respected technology transfer professional at a national level. Last fiscal year, she served as Executive Chair of the Department of Energy's Technology Transfer Working Group, which provided recommendations on many topics, including priorities for a new DOE Technology Transfer Coordinator. Numerous other appointments and speaking opportunities keep her directly engaged with technology transfer activities across a broad spectrum and help build and maintain PNNL's reputation as a leader in commercializing innovations. (announced 6/1/2010)