“However North Carolina State, at seventh, demonstrates a public university that believes commercialization is central to its mission can be a top performer. Since joining N.C. State in 2010, Chancellor Randy Woodson has elevated its position by improving STEM programs and elevating support of entrepreneurship and tech transfer. Woodson is an internationally recognized plant molecular biologist who joined N.C. State from Purdue, another strong STEM school and supporter of tech transfer and academic entrepreneurs. Today, North Carolina State anchors the Research Triangle.”
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The American research university is a unique institution that much of the world has long tried to emulate.Many times under-appreciated in the U.S., research universities are one of the most important knowledge assets of cities and states for economic development purposes. These universities...
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