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A recent report by the New York City Economic Development Corp. found that employment in science, technology, engineering and math fields grew by about 130,000 jobs, totaling 323,000, over the past decade. According to the latest data from the New York State Department of Labor, about 363,000 jobs exist in the finance and insurance sectors. Wall Street jobs grew by about 13% over the past 10 years. New York City’s rate of STEM employment growth over this span, at 67%, surpassed its overall growth in private sector jobs, at 14%, and the growth rate in U.S. STEM employment, at 32%. This rapid growth in STEM employment helps fortify the city’s economic base, with the Big Apple not overly exposed to downturns in particular sectors, such as technology in certain West Coast cities such as San Francisco and Seattle. The report found that New York City’s world-class institutions, such as Cornell University, Columbia University and New York University, play a vital role in the talent pipeline that both learns and works in the city. From 2011-21, the annual number of STEM degrees awarded in New York City increased by 61%, outpacing the U.S. growth rate of 19%. These graduates then stay within the city limits, with 84% of all STEM job growth occurring in Manhattan alone.

Why do top companies choose Waterloo? Because there is no better place to be than on campus at UWaterloo, Canada’s most innovative university. From accelerating R&D to working with global top talent, the world's top companies continue to choose Waterloo. Find out why.

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Grateful for the strength to carry on and for friends who have shared my skills in rooms of opportunities! After last year's humbling slump, I'm back and have been all over the place- from designing and facilitating learning experiences for innovation and development work, to moonlighting research, consultancy and program development. Here's me on a quick innovation discovery workshop at Palawan State University last week! If you work on #SocialInnovation #SmarterCities #StartUpDevelopment and #LearningExperienceDesign let's whip something up together!

In the M&M discussion, we explored the different types of personalities, such as introverted and extroverted personalities in the workplace. With Mentor Biha Soundarya sharing of her insights, it was clear that both personality types bring valuable qualities to professional settings. We also touched on the importance of respecting individual differences in communication and interaction styles. Mentor Biha Soundarya emphasized the significance of adapting our approach to better connect with colleagues and enhance collaboration, creating a more harmonious workplace. Lastly, we discussed the role of our personal values. I recognized that while education is vital, real-world experiences are equally, or perhaps, more valuable than the education itself. It struck me that true growth, both personal and professional, comes from the combination of academic knowledge and hands-on learning. It was a truly insightful discussion that left me with valuable perspectives to carry forward.

The benefits of completing a long-term project during college are well documented—especially as they relate to critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. At Simpson, such opportunities abound in rich variety, including an array of student-faculty research. And students are taking full advantage. Read more → bit.ly/47roc44

London is renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovation, boasting Europe's highest concentration of health innovation networks and investors. We recently sponsored the MedCity London Lab Showcase, which underscored the importance for developers to be flexible, as the supply of lab spaces continues to grow to meet the needs of London’s expanding life sciences and R&D sector. Maintaining a steady supply of adaptable spaces and lab developments across the city will prevent new companies from seeking locations elsewhere in the UK or Europe. At ARC, we’re dedicated to creating a network of knowledge-rich ecosystems that support the commercialisation and growth of spin-outs while also providing spaces for larger, established companies to thrive. Our ARC West London site exemplifies this commitment. We’re doubling the size of Motherlabs - London’s first commercially funded incubator for early-stage science, technology, and innovation businesses—as it’s already reached full occupancy. Additionally, we’re building Refinery (Available Dec 2024) to provide organisations with the space to scale and commercialise life changing science under one roof within the broader White City Innovation District. Learn more about our ARC West London campus here: https://lnkd.in/e9mPiFus #labspace #scienceandtechnology #researchanddevlopment #research #science #innovation #technology

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NEW BLOG POST OUT NOW: In line with the theme of our upcoming student salon, Esther Park addresses how starting university is akin to starting from square one, enabling us to take up new challenges and grow. Make sure to give it a read! https://lnkd.in/eBftY8vt