The Center for Product Research and Development's mission is to provide a vital link between Eastern Michigan University and industry through applied research and education. Services include patent search and application, design, prototype construction and special services, including providing equipment and testing. The Center's performance in 2004, its second year of operation, is as follows:
Proposals submitted 15 for $70,581
Proposals funded 10 for $14,855
Students participating in projects 27
Faculty research principal investigators 5
Source: Center for Product Research and Development
