The most fundamental way for a nation to build its strength in innovation is to invest in its research universities because this investment brings forth new knowledge and human capital – two key aspects that help accelerate innovation, according to Dr. L Rafael Reif, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Image: Dr. L Rafael Reif, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 

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