Associate Vice President for Research
The University of Akron
170 University Circle
Goodyear Polymer Center, Ste. 312
Akron, OH 44325-2103
(330) 972-8124
wwatkins@uakron.edu

Degrees
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Utah State University
MBA, Graduate School of Business, University of Utah
J.D., University of Utah College of Law

Courses Currently Teaching
Intellectual Property Management

Courses Currently Taught
Management of Technology and Innovation
Business Policy
Global Business Strategies
New Venture Growth and Expansion
Entrepreneurship

Bar Admission
Utah

Current and Past Memberships and Activities
University of Akron School of Law Intellectual Property Advisory Council
Intellectual Property Management Institute
Advisory Council Member
Certified Intellectual Property Manager
Founding Trustee Ohio Polymer Enterprise Developments, Inc.
Association of University Technology Managers
American Bar Association
Association of University Related Research Parks
National Business Incubator Association
Licensing Executives Society
Technology Transfer Society
North Logan City Council
Principal of private specialty chemical company
National Innovation Initiative Advisory Committee 2004

Previous Professional Experience
Director Fitzgerald Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies
Director - Utah State University Research and Technology Park
Director - Utah State University Office of Technology Commercialization
Speaker - World Intellectual Property Organization international seminars
Administrator - Utah Innovation Center
Corporate Council and Vice President - Hanover Companies
Advisor and Director of various private companies