Media Advisory: Chancellor’s Economic Development Forum
Atlanta — November 29, 2012
WHO:
University System Chancellor Hank Huckaby
Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummiskey
WHAT:
Forum to showcase USG research and innovation work
WHEN:
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2012
- 1:00 p.m. – remarks by Cummiskey on changes in Georgia’s economy
- 1:15 p.m. – remarks by Huckaby on USG efforts to promote economic development
- 1:45 p.m. – panel discussion
“How do our research universities impact the economy in rural Georgia?” - 2:45 p.m. – panel discussion
“Creating new industries in Georgia” - 4:00 p.m. – reception and exhibits showcasing examples of current and ongoing research to commercialization at Georgia Health Sciences University, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Georgia
WHERE:
Georgia State University Student Center
Note: parking is in the M Deck across the street from the Student Center. If you plan to attend, contact John Millsaps for a parking pass and directions.
WHY:
Higher education has long been identified as a key driver for economic growth, through the creation of knowledge, of a highly educated workforce and the research work that leads to the development of new products and businesses. This forum has a two-fold purpose: one, to celebrate and showcase some of the research and commercialization taking place at the University System of Georgia’s four research universities and two, to spark a conversation about the future direction the University System should consider in strengthening its work to support Georgia’s economic development through its research mission.
NOTE:
If you plan to attend and cover all or parts of this event, please contact John Millsaps to confirm – 404-962-3053