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This region's rich history and sprawling metropolises spawned many of the features that made it a global leader in high tech, biotechnology and higher education. Its diverse cultures, strong education systems, thriving financial centers, and ambitious entrepreneurs make this region a center of social and economic innovation.
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Autonomous Undersea Systems Network (AUSNET)
Technology Systems, Inc.'s research and development led to the creation of an advanced capability for operating ad-hoc networks...
State: Maine
Topics: Challenges of Our Time, Workforce & Economic Development
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The Regional Alliances for Persons with Disabilities: 15,000 Students Across 14 States Engaged in STEM Education
With support from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research in Disabilities Education (RDE) program, four regional alliances...
State: Maine, New Mexico, Washington
Topics: Science & Engineering Education, Workforce & Economic Development
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Cultural and Technological Curriculum Engages Native American Students in Computing
Researchers from Boston University (BU) and the University of New Mexico (UNM) are jointly developing a novel introductory-level...
State: Massachusetts, New Mexico
Topics: Workforce & Economic Development
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High Efficiency Plastic Solar Cell
The Konarka solar cell is a lightweight, flexible, cost-effective photovoltaic (PV) cell that efficiently generates electricity from...
State: Massachusetts
Topics: Technological Advances, Workforce & Economic Development

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