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Jafar Karim is the new director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development in South Dakota.

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Useful Stats: A standardized look at state-level academic S&E article output

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

States invest heavily in academic research with the expectation that these efforts will advance scientific knowledge, support innovative industries, and strengthen local talent pipelines. Comparing research performance across state lines is difficult due to differences in academic landscapes: some may have large medical schools with high-cost labs, while others have research-active public universities in lower-cost fields or are more pedagogically focused. 

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TBED Works: With significant early support from MassVentures, Cyvl applies technology innovation to public works

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

When Daniel Pelaez took a job with the Town of Southbury, Connecticut Public Works Department after his first year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he learned lessons that, a few years later, would become the basis for his startup, Cyvl. Daniel spent a season on the public works road crew fixing issues flagged by residents or found by the road foreman.

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Canada’s new budget prioritizes researcher recruitment and innovation amid geopolitical uncertainty

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney released his first federal budget on Nov. 4. The budget signaled the nation's commitment to research and innovation, while also revealing its readiness to meet the challenges of U.S. trade policies to Canada’s potential benefit. Research and innovation play key roles in its plans. 

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