University Economic Development Association

Keynote Address featuring Cullum Clark – Innovation, Talent, & Place: Perspectives from Bush Institute Research

Speakers: Cullum Clark – Director, George W. Bush Institute – SMU Economic Growth Initiative and Adjunct Professor of Economics, SMU

Topic: Innovation, Talent, & Place: Perspectives from Bush Institute Research

Bush Institute research on the innovation impact of universities, including novel rankings of institutions for overall innovation impact and for productivity in turning research dollars into innovation impact, sheds fresh light on factors promoting impact in university organization and technology commercialization programs. Research in progress also provides new insights into local talent development strategies and university-linked innovation districts, including growing emphasis on inclusive housing and economic development.

October 1 @ 09:15
09:15 — 10:30 (1h 15′)

Navarro Ballroom