2.1: Applied Sciences NYC

Introduce Applied Sciences NYC, the initiative to bring more STEM institutions to New York City

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Applied Sciences NYC: World-Class Engineering in NYC -- Introduced in 2010, Applied Sciences NYC is the City's initiative to build and expand worldclass applied sciences and engineering campuses in the five boroughs. Led by Deputy Mayor Robert K. Steel and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Seth Pinsky, the program aims to strengthen New York City's workforce and economy through the significant growth in the applied sciences sector. The program was inspired by the input of hundreds of local entrepreneurs, academics and community organizations. Asked to identify groundbreaking but attainable steps that the City could take to spark economic development, a consistent theme emerged: the demand for top engineering talent. In early 2011, the City formally launched Applied Sciences NYC, welcoming leading global institutions to submit proposals for a new or expanded applied sciences and engineering campus in New York City. To support institutional participation, the City offered to provide municipally owned land, a seed investment of City capital and the administrative support necessary to realize the monumental program. The results of NYCEDC's Request for Expressions of Interest surpassed expectations: the City received 18 proposals from 27 outstanding institutions across six states and eight countries—a testament to the enormous potential of Applied Sciences NYC.

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• New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)

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