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Arizona Banks On Science And Research Industries To Boost Economy

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Whether it’s bioscience corridors or trying to be a so-called Silicon Desert, Arizona wants to prove that making a commitment to science and research will be a major boon to the state’s economy.

Bill Harris, the head of Science Foundation Arizona, used to be in charge of Science Foundation Ireland. He believes the state, post-recession, can learn a lot from Ireland’s model and build on it.

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