Motorola/Arizona State University-an experiment towards industrial/academic excellence

In August, Motorola and Arizona State University entered a partnering arrangement, new to both groups, in which Motorola placed a full time employee at ASU to co-direct a university research center, the Center for Solid State Electronics Research (CSSER). In this paper, the details of this two year 'experiment' between ASU and Motorola are presented. After giving a brief introduction, the Center for Solid State Electronics Research is described. Responsibilities for the industrial co-director and metrics for success, both from ASU's perspective and from Motorola's perspective are then given. Specific examples of improved linkages and accomplishments are illustrated. Finally, observations for the first nine months are presented and some future directions are outlined.