Description: Historically, universities have been the foundation of U.S. economic competitiveness. However, international competition in terms of quality of education, employment opportunities, and manufacturing profitability is affecting U.S. economic competitiveness. This panel discusses ways that universities can continue to positively influence innovation.
Speaker(s):
Richard Brodhead, president, Duke University
John Chambers, president and CEO, CISCO Systems
Victor Dzau, chancellor, Health Affairs, Duke University; president and CEO, Duke University Health System
Robert Ingram, vice chairman, Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline
Kristina M. Johnson, dean, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University
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