As part of the Governor's survey of best practices in technology-based economic development, the next meeting of the RI Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) will feature a presentation by Dr. Christina Gabriel on how Pittsburgh's tremendous growth has been accelerated by strategic investments and innovative collaborations. The meeting is scheduled to take place Wednesday, June 8th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. here in the offices of the RI Economic Development Corporation. Other agenda items will include a presentation on the newly formed RI Consortium for Nano Science and Nano Technology as well as updates on STAC initiatives.