School of Maths Physics and Information Technology Cairns
	[Industry Collaboration]

JCU Cairns IT Industry Collaboration

This documentation describes our Cairns based efforts for more industry collaboration. What is all this about? In a nutshell, we're aiming to generate good business outcomes and educational outcomes through business-university cooperation in joint projects.

• One page overview.

• Status
  • July 2003-June 2004:
    Two projects have completed. The Stanton Database Project by Ben Ingram for the Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) includes good planning documentation (the WTMA have given permission for public access to this documentation). A sporting facility client database system by Shaun Gilsenan has demonstrated effective use of modern i-Button technology instead of older technology swipe cards.
  • 2004: More than half of the 29 projects are running in response to local business needs, as detailed in these 2004 projects lists for semester 1 and semester 2.
    July 2004 note: The smaller August intake launched projects applying sensor networks to improve efficiency in a tableland fish farm, and 2 applying new technology in a local furniture manufacturing company.
  • 2005: This snapshot of 2005 projects shows current projects.
  • 2006: This snapshot shows current 2006 projects. In 2006, Chris Gaskett and Phillip Musumeci earned a Carrick Citation.
  • 2007: This snapshot shows current projects. In 2007, Colin Lemmon is running the individual project subjects.

• Future projects
  We are continually searching for and examining possible new projects. You are welcome to contact Phillip Musumeci or Chris Gaskett (final year project organiser) with project proposals. Please read the following more detailed information regarding what might make a good project. We are also interested in a small number of projects that can run in a shorter period such as one semester plus the break between semesters (in effect, a fast tracked project). Our main office telephone number is 07 4042 1211 (fax 07 4042 1298).

• Aims and Processes
  This detailed information on our development processes also includes a sample memorandum of understanding between JCU and external partners, and discusses benefits, costs, and related topics such as technology transfer.

• Student Companies.

• Useful Web Links.

Phillip Musumeci
JCU MPIT Cairns
Dec 2003, Feb 2004, Jul 2004, Oct 2006.

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