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Understanding Current Issues in Research and Education in Science and Technology: A Framework of Knowledge and Action Sharing between Universities and Science and Technology Parks

  • Fernandez, Ramon Emilio (Department of Mathematics, Pace University) ;
  • Ferguson, David L. (Department of Technology and Society, Stony Brook University)
  • Received : 2017.02.20
  • Accepted : 2017.05.15
  • Published : 2017.09.08
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Abstract

Humanity is experiencing a very fast-paced technological evolution. As technological systems evolve exponentially, societies are becoming more global and are starting to have impacts beyond their geographic demarcations. This implies that, the actions of a person who is across the ocean from where we live could have significant impacts on our everyday lives. This article explores the complexity of globalization, identifies a number of global issues, and looks at the University and the Science and Technology Parks as potential sources of human capital to tackle current and forthcoming global challenges, ranging from new energy sources to potable water distributions. The article focuses on current efforts that are taking place across universities and science and technology parks around the world. We propose a new methodology whereby interdisciplinary work can inform the development of multidisciplinary approaches to solve some of the most complex global issues such as cyber security and educating the next generations of global leaders, providing them them with the necessary skills to be successful in a globally distributed workforce.

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