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Ecosystems for Learning, Diversity, and Innovation. “The Role of Higher Education: Fostering P-20+ Community Engagement through Knowledge Production, Huma Capacity Building, Innovation and Social Cohesion” A U.S. – China – South Africa Collaboration University of Pennsylvania.
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Ecosystems for Learning, Diversity, and Innovation “The Role of Higher Education: Fostering P-20+ Community Engagement through Knowledge Production, Huma Capacity Building, Innovation and Social Cohesion” A U.S. – China – South Africa Collaboration University of Pennsylvania Wanda E. Ward, Ph.D. Senior Advisor to the Director National Science Foundation February 20, 2012
Ecosystems for Learning, Diversity & Innovation Creativity Inclusivity Inventiveness Innovation
Ecosystems for Learning, Diversity & Innovation Intellectual Capacity Building STEM talent development for all Americans Scientists/technologists/engineers; technicians; instructional workforce, literate citizenry Research Creation of knowledge environments Diversity as innovative ability Research Infrastructure Collaborations
The Global Context ….Collaboration for a Vibrant STEM Enterprise and High Quality of Life for All
Collaborating to: Add Value Contextualize Leverage Impact