Spring 2011

Table of Contents
How to Build an Innovation Ecosystem
For spurring scientific progress, an interconnected community is key.
Going Beyond the Back-of-the-Napkin Business Plan
Steve Hochberg has put NYAS in the position to help life-science entrepreneurs.
What Drives an Academic Entrepreneur?
Competing in an Innovation Intensive Environment
How We Catalyze Innovation Ecosystems
The Academy offers a unique platform of expertise, services, and initiatives.
Building an Economic Engine?
First, overhaul student and teacher education.
Pulling Our Weight in This Sputnik Moment
How a NYAS STEM education partnership responds to the President's call.
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