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What can Alaska learn from Iceland’s domestic resource knowledge economy?. Knowledge economy? Knowledge as capital to meet business goals Main drivers for success? Established their geothermal & hydropower niche Lack of domestic petroleum resources Abundant geothermal and hydropower
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What can Alaska learn from Iceland’s domestic resource knowledge economy? • Knowledge economy? • Knowledge as capital to meet business goals • Main drivers for success? • Established their geothermal & hydropower niche • Lack of domestic petroleum resources • Abundant geothermal and hydropower • Industry, government, and university collaboration • Human capital=common denominator • An Alaskan alternative and renewable resource knowledge economy?
Alaska’s Knowledge Economy • Pre-development plan for geothermal and hydro resources to invite private industry • Promote collaboration between industry and educational institutions for both applied and basic research • Alternative and renewable energy-focused courses • On-site experience and industry-focused training • Attract in-state, national, and international students • Extend the stay of the average Alaskan resident