S. Thomas Emerson

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David T. and Lindsay J. Morgenthaler Distinguished Career Professor of Entrepreneurship

Teaching and Research Interests:

• Entrepreneurship, technology-based ventures, venture financing, business incubation, economic development, technology transfer, international entrepreneurship education, and wealth creation.

Published Papers: 

• An Integrated Model of University Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship Education
  Advances in the Study of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Growth 16, 2005; 241-274.
  (with: Arthur Boni)
  
  

Publications: 

• Creating a Successful Business Plan, (2002).
  
  

Awards:

• Technology Leadership Award, AzSoft.net - 2000
• Arizona's Entrepreneur of the Year - 1990
• Arizona's High-Tech Entrepreneur of the Year - 1989
• Entrepreneurial Fellow of the University of Arizona - 1986
• Named Inventor of the Year by the U.S. Patent Office - 1973

Boards:

• Director, Innovation Works
• Director, Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority
• Director, RedZone Robotics
• Director, MIT Enterprise Forum of Pittsburgh
• Director, Entrepreneuring Youth, Inc.

Consulting:

• Significant consulting practice in corporate governance, patent and intellectual property issues, technology commercialization and international entrepreneurship education

Other Professional Activities:

• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Physical Society
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Society of Sigma Xi

Courses Taught:

• Entrepreneurial Thought and Action (45881)
  (Masters Program)
  • 2009, Mini 4 (Section: A)
  • 2009, Mini 3 (Section: A)
  • 2008, Mini 2 (Section: A)
  • 2008, Mini 1 (Section: A)
  • 2008, Mini 4 (Section: A)
  • 2008, Mini 3 (Section: A)
  • 2007, Mini 1 (Section: A)
  • 2007, Mini 3 (Section: A)
  • 2007, Mini 3 (Section: B)
  • 2006, Mini 2 (Section: E)
  • 2006, Mini 1 (Section: A)
  • 2006, Mini 3 (Section: A)
  • 2005, Mini 1 (Section: A)

• Entrepreneurial Business Planning (45882)
  (Masters Program)
  • 2007, Mini 2 (Section: A)
  • 2007, Mini 4 (Section: A)
  • 2006, Mini 2 (Section: A)
  • 2006, Mini 4 (Section: A)
  • 2005, Mini 2 (Section: A)

• Developing and Funding Your Venture II (45883)
  (Masters Program)
  • 2009, Mini 4 (Section: E)

• Developing and Funding Your Venture I (45889)
  (Masters Program)
  • 2009, Mini 3 (Section: E)
  • 2008, Spring (Section: E)
  • 2007, Spring (Section: E)
  • 2006, Spring (Section: E)

• Introduction to Business (70100)
  (BSBA Program)
  • 2010, Spring (Section: Q)

• Introduction to Business Management (70101)
  (BSBA Program)
  • 2011, Fall (Section: Q)
  • 2012, Spring (Section: Q)
  • 2011, Spring (Section: Q)

• Topics in Entrepreneurship (70417)
  (BSBA Program)
  • 2011, Fall (Section: Q)
  • 2010, Fall (Section: Q)
  • 2009, Fall (Section: Q)

• Entreprenuership for Scientists (MCS) (70420)
  (BSBA Program)
  • 2007, Fall (Section: A)

• Technology-based Entrepreneurship (70423)
  (BSBA Program)
  • 2011, Fall (Section: Q)
  • 2010, Fall (Section: Q)

• CEO Perspectives (70448)
  (BSBA Program)
  • 2012, Spring (Section: Q)
  • 2011, Spring (Section: Q)
  • 2010, Spring (Section: Q)