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The Role of Engaged Universities in Economic Transformation
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Observer & Eccentric Newspapers
Phil Power: We're Stragling a Huge Asset


The Detroit News

Big Three universities tout their economic value to Michigan

MSU to shore up its engineering program: New philosophy aims for immersion, more supportive approach to teaching sciences

Editorial: Education investments pay off in jobs, growth: U-M, MSU, WSU highlight new products, developments


Detroit Free Press

Tom Walsh: Who should shake state out of rut?

Science firms to use Pfizer lab: $1-million grant lets U-M, SPARK take over lease

Project aims to secure Internet: U-M, WSU to use grant to cut spam

First versions posted on the web Monday: U-M, WSU awarded grant to study Internet security

4 advanced science firms breathe life into old Pfizer facility


MLive/Ann Arbor News

Benefits of research universities are clear

U-M, Spark launch start-up incubators

Coleman touts economic impact: U-M, Spark launch high-tech incubators


Crain's Detroit Business
Plans to convert Pfizer space announced

UM, WSU launch program to encourage honesty online


Associated Press
Researchers, companies to occupy old Pfizer space in Ann Arbor


WWJ Radio
Conference Report (mp3 file)

Researchers, Companies To Occupy Old Pfizer Space in Ann Arbor

Great Lakes IT Report
Ann Arbor Conference Focuses on Economic Transformation

Ann Arbor Business Review
New U-M collaboration with Wayne State targets Internet

U of M president, Mary Sue Coleman says colleges 'can do more'

U-M VP: Universities belong in economic development

Aernnova launches aerospace cluster in Ann Arbor


University Record (U-M)
URC Presidents outline actions to aid state's economy

U. encourages global outreach, innovation to aid local economy


The State News

Engineering college to get new residential program

Conference aims to boost Michigan economy


The Michigan Daily

Tech industry is key for state's future, leaders say
University Research Corridor hosts forum on Mich. economy


MiTechNews.com

Research Corridor Presidents Outline Actions To Aid Michigan's Economy


Lansing State Journal

Life science enterprises moving into Pfizer sites


Medtromode
University Research Corridor to stimulate economy, Pfizer wet lab space tops agenda

U-M president urges universities to assist in state's transformation


NSF Grant Urgent Response Blog
URGENCY, Convening Power, K-12 Education!: Ann Arbor conference focuses on economic transformation


Accelerating Innovation Blog
Transforming the Michigan Economy


SendEnergy Blog
Clarion Call: Michigan's "Economic Competitiveness" Transformation

 

 

The conference was organized by the University Research Corridor. Funding for the conference is provided by the Richard Lounsbery Foundation.

Questions? Contact 734-763-1290 or email ritterj@umich.edu.

 

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