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face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Discussion of
Research Administrators' Issues [mailto:RAMTALK@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Sherry Esham<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:33
AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> RAMTALK@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Science Foundation
Arizona, Progress Update, Battelle Report</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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Sherry ,</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I am pleased to share
with you a Report Card tracking the performance of Science Foundation
Arizona and the state's technology sector. The Report Card was
prepared by Battelle, one of the nation's leading independent research
and development organizations and points to the tangible results from
SFAz's investments in less than two years of strategic grant making to
research performing institutions.<br>
<br>
The Report Card highlights that our efforts have begun having a
measurable impact. Yet, much work lies ahead in continuing to lay
the foundation for a sustained, high-growth recovery that enables Arizona
to "leap frog" and become one of the world's leading job and
wealth generating economies over the next decade.<br>
<br>
We gratefully acknowledge Mr. Jerry Bisgrove and the Stardust Foundation
for both the leadership and funding in making this progress report
possible.<br>
<br>
Attached is the:<br>
<br>
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Please take a moment to read this important information and share it with
your colleagues. <br>
<br>
The Report Card also indicates that we are lagging as a technology state
and finds warning signs of Arizona being at risk if immediate action is
not taken to increase the state's competitiveness in science and
technology.<br>
<br>
The recipe for economic success is simple - Arizona needs to succeed
through innovation and entrepreneurship in rapidly growing
industries: in electronics, biomedicine, sustainable and renewable
energies, and aerospace where our core competencies present opportunity.<br>
<br>
Your continued support is appreciated as we move forward in carrying out
the important and strategic recipe for our state's future.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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