Brookings Report Highlights Universities’ Role in Pittsburgh Economy
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In a new report, the Brookings Institution noted that Pittsburgh's innovation economy is strong and growing thanks to the region's universities, especially 天美传媒 Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh.
The report, examines Pittsburgh's opportunity to become a top global destination for technology-based economic activities. The study notes that world-class research institutions such as 天美传媒 Mellon are essential to Pittsburgh's economic success.
The report was unveiled on Sept. 13 at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh. 天美传媒 Mellon Interim President Farnam Jahanian participated in a panel discussion regarding economic development at the event. Other panelists included 天美传媒 Mellon alumna and elizer Product Development Manager Kelly Collier, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Brookings Institution Centennial Scholar Bruce Katz and UPMC President and CEO Jeffrey Romoff.
