Advanced manufacturing expertise coupled with diversified manufacturing and business services ensure Chicago’s future as a global city, according to a report by Senior Fellows Richard C. Longworth and Phil Levy. They presented their findings during a panel discussion, as part of the Chicago HSBC Made for Trade event.

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I am glad to share with you that as a result of the collective efforts of PRIA and the UNESCO Chair in India, the vision for community engagement in HEIs, as outlined in the 12^th Five year plan document, has been finally made operational.

A recent study completed by the Center for Governmental Studies at NIU detailed community college student outcomes and economic impacts for the Illinois Community College system and each of the 39 community college districts in the state.

There is a new book called, "What Counts: Harnessing Data for America’s Communities," from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Urban Institute, which outlines opportunities and challenges for the strategic use of data to reduce poverty, improve health, expand access to quality education, and build stronger communities.

This conference focuses on the use of systems modeling techniques in managing the complex social and environmental problems related to food systems, natural systems, wildlife management, water, health, transportation, and education.