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University of Wisconsin-Stoutq Founded (1891) q Malcolm Baldrige Award (2001) q UW System Polytechnic designaBon (2007) q Career focus q Applied learning q Collabora3on q Colleges reorganized (2008) q 45 undergraduate/23 graduate degree programs q Over 11,000 students q 780+ students in 500+ co-‐op sites q 97.9% graduate employment rate Discovery Center: UW-Stout’s Gateway to Applied Research and Technical Assistanceq Launched (2009) with endowment support to: q Advance applied research, innova3on and interdisciplinary collabora3on q Solve industry challenges through contract
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- Leah H. Jamieson
Competitiveness • PCAST reports • Letter to U.S. Congress from 150 university presidents (9/30/2012) http://www.renewoureconomy.org/index.php? q=150%20university%20presidentsASEE EDI 2013, STEM Immigration Reform Issues April 16, 2013 Why Is STEM Immigration Important? • As a nation of immigrants, economic progress has been driven by talent • Innovation and knowledge-based economy more important than ever • Economic studies have shown impact of foreign born leaders in U.S. company formation, venture capital, patents, etc. • International competitivenessASEE EDI 2013, STEM Immigration Reform Issues April 16, 2013
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- Leah H. Jamieson
Competitiveness • PCAST reports • Letter to U.S. Congress from 150 university presidents (9/30/2012) http://www.renewoureconomy.org/index.php? q=150%20university%20presidentsASEE EDI 2013, STEM Immigration Reform Issues April 16, 2013 Why Is STEM Immigration Important? • As a nation of immigrants, economic progress has been driven by talent • Innovation and knowledge-based economy more important than ever • Economic studies have shown impact of foreign born leaders in U.S. company formation, venture capital, patents, etc. • International competitivenessASEE EDI 2013, STEM Immigration Reform Issues April 16, 2013