The solution to this problem is pivotal to a revived, vibrant, and competitive U.S. economy. Computer science, like many other academic disciplines, has long been guilty of conducting basic research in isolation from the real world, within tightly constrained research environments. The design of this national research collaboratory maximizes the application and commercialization of new technology from the labs, while preserving and strengthening the program of world class pure research on which the applications depend. We have developed this triad of organizations with separate but complementary functions and funding. This model comprises a continuum from pure research to licensed products through which moves new technology, some percentage of our students, and participating industrial researchers.
Feedback loops connect and enhance all of the programs.
Each of the three entities is organized to focus its efforts and resources on its particular mission. The mission of the Computer Science Department is education and basic research, unconstrained by short term industry needs.