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1. A Legendary Think Tank Shows Its Age.

Author

Abelson, Max

Subjects
FINANCIAL performance, RESEARCH institute financing, ROW houses
Abstract

The article looks at the New York City-based policy research institute Century Foundation, focusing on how poor financial performance has led the foundation to place its townhouse on the market for $30 million. The author comments on the history of Century Foundation, noting the involvement of economist John Kenneth Galbraith. The foundation's diminished status as an American research institute is also discussed.

Published
2011

2. Revival on the River: Projects up and down the Hudson will boost activities.

Author

Duvoli, John

Subjects
DOMESTIC economic assistance, ENVIRONMENTAL protection, RESEARCH institute financing
Abstract

The New York State Environmental Protection Fund is awarding $1.45 million for Hudson River projects. The Rivers and Estuaries Center of the Hudson River, commonly known as the Hudson River Institute is moving towards a projected 2006 completion. The Center will feature unique education programs for researchers, scientists and the general public. The center will be funded by the New York Power Authority, Dyson Foundation and Dutchess County, New York. Hotel construction in Beacon area and Dutchess County have stepped up due to the development of Hudson River Institute.

Published
2004

3. State tech dollars won't flow to city.

Author

Walsh, Mark

Subjects
TECHNOLOGY & state, HIGH technology industries, RESEARCH institute financing
Abstract

Focuses on Jobs 2000, a legislative initiative to improve the high technology industries in New York, New York. Creation of a state agency under the program; Selection of companies for the venture investment; Plans to award research projects to the Centers for Advanced Technologies.

Published
2000

4. Cornell, With a Donor's Help, Wins a Big Academic Stake in NYC.

Author

BASKEN, PAUL, Biemiller, Lawrence, and Blumenstyk, Goldie

Subjects
*PARTNERSHIPS in education, *RESEARCH universities & colleges, *TECHNOLOGY education (Higher), RESEARCH institute financing
Abstract

The article discusses an effort by New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to spur technological innovation and economic growth within the city through the construction of an applied-sciences research institution sponsored by Cornell University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. According to the article, Bloomberg's initiative is modeled on partnerships between universities and private enterprises in California's Silicon Valley and the Great Boston area of Massachusetts. It comments on the projected timeline for completion and financing of the Cornell-Technion research university, examines the status of Stanford University in applying for entrance into the partnership, and provides comments from University of Washington professor Gina Neff on Bloomberg's plan.

Published
2012

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