Convocation on Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing Regions, States, and Cities
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Convocation on Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing Regions, States, and Cities was to: (1) convene leadership of industry, government, research, and education community from all 50 states and the federal government, (2) share knowledge and encourage leadership of initiatives at the state and local level to strengthen US competitiveness, and (3) discuss current national proposals to respond to the nation’s competitiveness challenge and their implications for states, localities, and regions. The focus of the convocation was on the key action areas identified in the National Academies report: Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future. These include • K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education • Higher education • Research • Innovation environment HOME ABOUT COSEPUP/GUIRR GUIDANCE GROUP SPONSORS AGENDA CONVOCATION PROGRAM POWERPOINTS ON THE CONVOCATION AND REPORT DC PARTICIPANT LIST CONTACT INFORMATION			This Convocation took place on September 28, 2006. This website will provide the following information as it is available: • Workshop Speaker Powerpoint presentation (now posted, click here) • Powerpoints on Convocation and Report RISING ABOVE THE GATHERING STORM: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future