A visiting scholar works at the center for a longer period. Technical staff and facilities for solving sensor technology research problems in industrial processing applications. Access to CISM equipment and facilities for short-term studies. Consultation visits and technical information, including partnering for SBIR programs. Semi-annual Industrial Advisory Board meetings.
Annual company visits.
Undergraduate student internships. Quarterly sensor newsletters with technical report summaries. Extension courses are held at the university on relevant technology for industry partners. Participants have access to a database of information about sensors and sensor research for hostile environments. CISM's mission is to develop new sensors for industrial sensing applications in hostile environments and, through technology transfer and education, increase competitiveness of member companies, enhance the training level of practicing engineers, and prepare future engineers and scientists in the multi-disciplinary field of sensor development and application.