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Tech Talkin' Govs 2006, Part Five

Monday, March 27, 2006

The first four installments of SSTI's look at how tech-based economic development (TBED) will play in the 2006 legislative priorities of the governors can be found in the Digest archives at: http://www.ssti.org/Digest/digest.htm

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U.S. Graduate Schools See Large Increase in Applications from Foreigners

Monday, March 27, 2006

Numbers Remain Below 2003 Levels

Graduate applications from international students increased 11 percent from 2005 to 2006, the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) recently reported. This growth follows a two-year cumulative decline of 32 percent.

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South Dakota Sees Progress as Clock Ticks on 2010 Initiative

Monday, March 27, 2006

While many states will lay out strategic plans with quantifiable goals to measure success, South Dakota in 2003 was one of the first SSTI noticed to use a specific target for its gross state product (GSP) as one of the measures. According to the latest annual review, South Dakota officials feel they are making significant strides in its goal of adding $10 billion to its GSP by 2010.

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Two Looks at Improving Cross-Border Collaboration

Monday, March 27, 2006

Regardless of their potentially arbitrary nature, the political lines separating jurisdictions can wreak havoc on a region's ability to support innovation. Whether it's a boundary between two communities, two states or two countries, these imaginary lines define real rules of commerce (e.g. by the taxes levied, property values, etc.) as well as intangible concerns and perceptions.

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Useful Stats: 2004 S&E Doctorate Awards by State

Monday, March 27, 2006

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released its 2004 annual statistical report on science and engineering (S&E) doctorate awards. Report data show trends in doctorate awards by S&E field and recipient characteristics, institutions awarding doctorates, and postgraduation plans of recipients.

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Recent Research: Public College Support Per Student Sinks to 25-year Low

Monday, March 20, 2006

At the same time civic and corporate leaders around the country are calling for more high school students to pursue a college education, and specifically science, technology and math degrees, the student's share of the cost for higher education is climbing to record highs.

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Senate Restores, Expands SBA '07 Budget Resolution

Monday, March 20, 2006

SBDCs slated for $23 Million Increase; FAST Restored

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SSTI Commentary: What Constitutes A Gift? TBED and Philanthropy

Monday, March 20, 2006

Probably everyone involved in tech-based economic development (TBED) can name at least one research building, innovation center or tech park named after a significant contributor to the project. And has become commonplace individual components of the structure have been named for individual donors: a wing, the auditorium, the foyer, the artwork, the chairs in the board room.

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NSF Partnerships for Innovation Offers Unique Funding for TBED Efforts

Monday, March 20, 2006

Universities play a central role in supporting regional technology-based economic development and only one small federal grant program focuses each funding cycle toward new models for improving university-centered collaborative innovation strategies. The Partnership for Innovations (PFI) Program within the National Science Foundation (NSF) opened a new round of competition last week, offering funding of up to $600,000 for 10-15 successful proposals.

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Useful Stats: Manufacturing Employment & Pay by State, 2001-2004

Monday, March 20, 2006

In SSTI's second look at the Geographic Area Statistics: 2004 from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Manufactures, SSTI highlights more of the report's key findings, including data on employment, payroll, and average pay per employee.

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SSTI Celebrates Hundredth Affiliate Joining

Monday, March 20, 2006

In December, SSTI invited those involved in and interested in tech-based economic development to consider becoming a member of SSTI. Membership is growing so fast  that we are proud to announce already reaching the 100th member milestone for our Affiliates and Supporters! Special Recognition goes to our 99th member Northwestern University, Office of the President; 100th member Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, BioBusiness Center; and our 101st member CincyTechUSA.

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Tech Talkin' Govs 2006, Part One

Monday, January 16, 2006

Publisher's Note Since 1999, SSTI has reviewed each of the governor's State of the States and inaugural and budget addresses for references involving tech-based economic development. Since 2001, we've provided relevant excerpts as part of the SSTI Weekly Digest. This year's coverage begins with this issue, and as you'll see, it's clear that innovation and workforce are playing a major role in this year's speeches.

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American Voters Get STEM Education = Competitiveness, Survey Finds

Monday, January 16, 2006

Americans increasingly recognize the nation's status as the world's economic superpower is threatened, based on research findings released by the Business Roundtable last Thursday.

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North America Ranks First in High-Expectation Entrepreneurial Activity, Report Says

Monday, January 16, 2006

A new report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) places North America at the top, in terms of participation in high-expectation entrepreneurial activity. The report looks at the prevalence of high-expectation activity internationally and analyzes bivariate relationships between high-expectation prevalence rates and entrepreneurial framework conditions.

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MTC Index Produces Mixed Results for State's Economy

Monday, January 16, 2006

The challenge for industry, academic leaders and policymakers in Massachusetts over the next few years is to translate the competitive strengths of the state's economy into new companies and new jobs, the ninth annual Index of the Massachusetts Innovation Economy indicates.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Approves $50M in Bonds for Endowed Chairs

Monday, January 9, 2006

Upon ruling in favor of a $50 million bonds issue last month, the Oklahoma Supreme Court cleared the way for an endowed chairs program at colleges and universities throughout the state .

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Semiconductor Industry Picks New York, California Sites for Nano Centers

Monday, January 9, 2006

In the Dec. 19, 2005 issue of the SSTI Weekly Digest, an editor's note highlighted the mega-investments several states are making to establish themselves as significant players in key research areas.

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South Dakota Governor's '07 Budget Features Funding for Research Centers, Higher Ed

Monday, January 9, 2006

Increased funding for research centers, a laptop program, and investments in higher education were highlighted in South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds' fiscal year 2007 budget address last month.

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Arkansas Universities Plan to Move Ahead, Despite Failure of Bond Issue

Monday, January 9, 2006

Last month, voters in Arkansas narrowly rejected a major bond proposal targeting technology and capital upgrades in higher education and actively supported by Gov. Mike Huckabee, leaving many to wonder what went wrong.

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Recent Research:Chicago Fed Looks at Higher Ed and Economic Growth

Monday, January 9, 2006

It is no coincidence that every article in this issue of the SSTI Weekly Digest touched on some aspect of higher education's role in promoting economic growth. Knowledge-based economies driven by innovation require strong and successful institutions of higher learning. Those same types of economies, particularly when applied on a global scale, present unique challenges to sustaining educational and research excellence with academia based on older models of financing and leadership.

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Investments in University R&D Top Virginia Gov's Budget Proposal

Monday, December 19, 2005

To develop and promote higher education research facilities and faculty in Virginia, Gov. Mark Warner proposed $218.8 million in his fiscal year 2006-08 biennial budget proposal for investment in university R&D. In response, state institutions of higher education have pledged to match the governor's proposal with a $299 million commitment.

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New Mexico Gov. Wants $100M for Private Spaceport

Monday, December 19, 2005

Nearly 40,000 people in 120 countries have placed deposits with the British commercial space company for the opportunity to become tourists in space, according to Virgin Galactic. Last Tuesday, New Mexico's governor said he wants the state to spend $100 million over the next three years to help get them there.

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Michigan Update Legislature Approves $600M Tax Relief Package

Monday, December 19, 2005

Following months of debate that ended in a veto last month by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, an agreement was made last week on a $600 million tax relief package for businesses, which now awaits the governor's anticipated signature. Gov.

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What Should NSF Look Like in 2011?

Monday, December 19, 2005

One of the most critical federal partners involved either directly or indirectly in determining the success of most state tech-based economic development strategies seeks input from the science and engineering (S&E) community in the development of its next five-year plan.

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Workforce Readiness Issues to be Tackled in Texas, Los Angeles

Monday, December 19, 2005

On paper, the Jan. 4 FedEx Rose Bowl, which pits the Universities of Texas and Southern California against each other, will decide college football's national champion.

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