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A Shift Towards R&D: Fields of the Future

by | Sep 14, 2021

Summary

This week on Conversation With, Tom is asking about LTU's recent focus on research and development, Tarek is happy to rifle off some of the newest initiatives in the University's booming R&D fields.

Welcome to another Conversation With! We’re back with Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly and LTU Provost Tarek Sobh. This week Tom is asking about LTUs recent focus in various R&D fields – Tarek is more than willing to tell-all about some of the newest initiatives and partnerships LTU is using to power it’s R&D programs.

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