UC Irvine Chancellor Testifies on Public Investment in Universities and Economic Growth

UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake testified in March before the House Financial Services Committee about the role that federal investment in university research and education has played in promoting economic growth. He made his presentation at a hearing on the role of public investment in promoting economic growth. A webcast of the hearing and copies of speeches presented, including Chancellor Drake’s testimony, are available at http://www.house.gov/apps/list/hearing/financialsvcs_dem/ht032307.shtml.