Birch Bayh
Birch Bayh was a prominent American politician and attorney who served as a U.S. Senator from Indiana from 1963 to 1981. He is best known for co-sponsoring the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, a landmark piece of legislation that enabled universities to retain title to inventions developed with federal funding, thereby promoting innovation and commercialization of research. His contributions to education and civil rights have left a lasting impact on American society, and he played a crucial role in advancing policies that encourage technological advancement and economic growth. Bayh's legacy continues to influence the relationship between government and research institutions.
Born on Jan 22, 1928 (97 years old)
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The bipartisan Bayh-Dole Act was sponsored by senators Birch Bayh of Indiana and Bob Dole of Kansas.
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