The inside track from academia and industry: Follow the money
Author :
Michael Alvarez, MA
Borders no longer constrain the flow of capital, ideas and talent to emerging centres of excellence.
Global economics is changing and science is changing along with it - a trend that has implications for everyone from students to industry researchers to policy-makers in federal and local government. The convergence of communications and computing advances has brought new players into the global marketplace. As a result, competition for both talent and market share is intensifying, and the field has been leveled.