NASA Veteran Joins University of New Hampshire to Boost Regional R&D
What happened
Ramy Rahimi, a former senior advisor for research and innovation at Langley Research Center in Virginia, became the new vice president for research and development at the University of New Hampshire. Rahimi stated that his goal is to position the University of New Hampshire as a hub that attracts support from industry, government agencies, and other academic institutions.
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Why it matters
The move links federal research expertise from Langley Research Center to the University of New Hampshire, supporting the state's efforts to compete against other regions, such as Texas. This effort is tied to the University of New Hampshire hosting the Northeast Space, Technology, Trade, and Research Expo.
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Who's involved
- University of New HampshireHired Ramy Rahimi to lead research and development efforts.
- Langley Research CenterRahimi's former employer, where he served as senior advisor for research and innovation.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- University of New HampshireSpeculative
The University of New Hampshire could attract increased federal and industry funding by positioning itself as a research hub.
- New HampshireSpeculative
New Hampshire might see increased investment in its defense industrial base due to the university's expanded research focus.
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The entities involved
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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New Hampshire
state of the United States of America
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Langley Research Center
NASA field center
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