Join us for an informational webinar providing an in-depth overview of the Educators in Residence (EIR) Program. This session is designed for educators interested in integrating intellectual property (IP) education into their existing courses through a semester-based or year-long experience spanning the fall and spring semesters.

The webinar will introduce the EIR model, highlight how the program has evolved based on educator feedback, and explore how participants contribute to and shape a growing community committed to expanding IP awareness across disciplines and institutions.

The session will cover:

• Program Goals, Structure, and Available Support: Learn about the goals of the Educators in Residence Program, the flexible structure of the program across the fall and spring semesters, and the academic and financial support available to participants to enhance IP education within their courses.
• The EIR Experience: Understand what it means to participate as an Educator in Residence, including expectations, timelines, and deliverables. Learn how educators integrate modular IP resources into their curriculum over one semester or across an academic year.
• Program Evolution and Educator Feedback: Hear how the EIR Program has shifted and grown over time in response to educator input, and how participant feedback continues to directly inform program design, resources, and support structures.
• Cohort Engagement, Collaboration, and Referrals: Explore how EIRs collaborate with one another through cohort-based learning, including participation in a dedicated Slack channel for ongoing communication, updates, and resource sharing. Learn strategies for inviting colleagues to participate, spreading IP awareness within departments and institutions, and referring other educators to the program.
• Application and Selection Process: Get an overview of the application process, selection criteria, and what reviewers are looking for in prospective Educators in Residence.

Program Overview

The Educators in Residence (EIR) Program supports the development of best practices for teaching intellectual property in academic environments. Over the fall and spring semesters, EIRs integrate existing IP materials into their courses in a modular, adaptable way while contributing additional materials informed by their disciplines, teaching contexts, and the communities they serve. The program emphasizes collaboration, responsiveness to educator feedback, and the expansion of IP awareness beyond individual classrooms through peer engagement and institutional sharing.

Learn how the Educators in Residence Program is shaping the future of IP education and how you can be part of this evolving network of educators.