Southern Polytechnic Applied Research Corporation

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC APPLIED RESEARCH CORPORATION ("SPARC") IS ORGANIZED TO FULFILL BROAD SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND OPERATES TO ENHANCE THE MISSION OF KSU OF TEACHING, APPLIED RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE. SPARC CONTRIBUTES TO THE APPLIED RESEARCH FUNCTION OF KSU BY SECURING RESEARCH CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF APPLIED RESEARCH. SPARC ADMINISTERS GRANTS AND CONTRACTS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH KSU, STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS THE TERMS OF THE SPECIFIC GRANT OR CONTRACT. SPARC ALSO IDENTIFIES, PROTECTS AND MANAGES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR KSU THAT MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF WORK DONE UNDER GRANTS OR CONTRACTS.