Membership Survey

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Your Name

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How much do you value your Academy Membership?

Find it extremely valuable

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Does your Institution currently have a Chapter?

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How do you utilize the NAI Chapter to support your Institution's goals?

What is your favorite event or offering?

Please review the following NAI programs on the next page.

Fellows Program

The NAI Fellows Program honors distinguished academics who demonstrate exceptional innovation through inventions that significantly enhance quality of life and societal welfare. Inducted annually at the NAI Conference, Fellows’ names are permanently displayed at the USPTO headquarters and recorded in the Congressional Record.

Senior Member Program

The Senior Member Program recognizes early-career inventors from NAI Member Institutions who have achieved notable success in patents and commercialization, contributing impactful technologies to society. Each year, new Senior Members are honored at the Annual Conference and receive certificates and challenge coins from USPTO officials.

GAIN Mentoring Program

GAIN (Global Academic Inventors Network) facilitates mentoring and peer-networking by connecting experienced inventors with students, allowing members to both Give and Get Advice, enhancing collaboration within the invention community.

Student Showcase

The Student Showcase highlights innovative projects from K-12 and university inventors nationwide, providing them with valuable feedback from NAI Members. The Genspiration Prize was introduced to recognize outstanding young inventors, offering cash awards and potential IP support.

Technology & Innovation Journal

The Technology & Innovation Journal serves as a platform for publishing articles across applied sciences, offering ongoing opportunities for authors. It features timely topics like AI and Prosthetics, with the USPTO contributing an invention-related piece in each issue.

IP Curriculum

Developed with the Michelson Institute of Intellectual Property, the IP Curriculum is a free, comprehensive online course designed to equip engineers and scientists with essential intellectual property knowledge. It includes 12 video modules, 38 lessons, and a final exam, leading to an Innovation Development Certificate.

From Campus to Commerce

This video series, created in partnership with the USPTO, showcases innovations emerging from academic institutions, including groundbreaking technologies. The series aims to bridge the gap between research and commercial application.

NAI Newsletter

The monthly NAI Newsletter keeps the innovation ecosystem informed with updates, trends, and announcements from member institutes, Fellows, and Senior Members, ensuring stakeholders stay connected with the latest developments in the field.

Annual Conference

The NAI Annual Conference gathers leading innovators from various sectors to share best practices and address societal challenges. The event features panels, keynote speakers, and the induction of new Senior Members and Fellows, along with networking opportunities and the Genspiration Student Showcase.

Invention Insider

Invention Insider is a dynamic series celebrating the personal journeys of inventors, particularly those from underrepresented communities. It includes written and video content, widely shared through NAI’s media channels and housed on the NAI website.

ScholarShare

ScholarShare is a virtual webinar series designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions and connect the global innovation ecosystem, promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing among diverse stakeholders.

Programmatic Membership Benefits

Please rate each of the following existing Academy programs:

	I am aware of this program and find value in the offerings	I am aware of this program but have not found value in the offerings	I would like to learn more about this program	I am not familiar with this program
Fellows Program
Senior Member Program
GAIN Mentoring Program
Student Showcase
Technology & Innovation Journal
IP Curriculum
From Campus to Commerce
NAI Newsletter
Annual Conference
Invention Insider
ScholarShare

Please share any feedback about improving NAI programs, or programs you would like to see offered:

Increasing Access to Innovation:

What goals does your institution have surrounding inclusive innovation and recognizing inventors?

What challenges is your institution experiencing around driving inclusive innovation?

How can NAI support inclusive innovation and recognizing diverse inventors?

ScholarShare

NAI is relaunching our virtual webinar series, ScholarShare.

Please share interesting topics and/or guest speakers you would like to see featured in our ScholarShare series:

The Genspiration Prize

Who would be the best contact person at your university to discuss opportunities for engaging students with the National Academy of Inventors' prestigious Genspiration inventor prize and Student Showcase?

The ideal contact is someone who is involved in innovation, entrepreneurship, or student engagement initiatives.

Name

Title

What are the best channels/methods for NAI to share information and opportunities (e.g., mentoring, invention competitions, etc.) directly with students?

Patent Attorneys

Please share the contact information for the patent attorney and law firm your Institution is affiliated with:

Name

Law Firm

Invention Ambassadors Program

NAI is pleased to announce the NAI Invention Ambassador Program, in partnership with the USPTO. The NAI Invention Ambassador program is designed to celebrate and showcase the importance of academic invention, share best practices for the innovation ecosystem, and share the importance of creating a culture of inclusive innovation.

Are you interested in having an NAI Invention Ambassador speak at your institution?

Yes

Please share your representative's contact information for follow up regarding a speaking opportunity

Name

Title

Marketing and Communications

Our mission is to amplify the achievements of our members and highlight the groundbreaking work of inventors. By providing your input, you will help us better understand how we can support and showcase the innovators at your institution. Your feedback is invaluable in ensuring that we effectively share your stories and celebrate your successes.

Who is the ideal contact for marketing and communications? Can you share their contact details?

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Title

How do you currently promote your programs for inventors and innovators?

Would you like more support from the NAI marketing team for your initiatives that promote innovation or your inventors?

Yes

In what ways?