Our mission in International Research Advancement is 'Developing global solutions through collaborative education and research'. 'Convergence of Global Innovators" is a conference series that UCSB is embarking upon to connect visionaries, researchers and educators dedicated to building high-impact enterprises and solving the critical global issues we face today."

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2. “In this time of unprecedented
international change,
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unique global role to play, not
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educators of foreign students,
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America's next generation of
international leaders.”
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3. Developing global solutions through
Developing global solutions through
collaborative education and research
We connect ambitious visionary leaders
ambitious, leaders,
researchers and educators who are
committed to building high-impact
enterprises on the cutting edge of
technology and education.
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4. Our Notable Programs
Conferences Viral Videos
Collaborative Internships
Platform
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5. Conferences
• 1st: quot;Polymers as
Polymers
Nanomaterials“
in Taiwan
• 2nd: Zhejiang,
China
• 3rd: Seoul, Korea
quot;Convergence of Global Innovatorsquot; is a conference series that
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and solving the critical global issues we face today.
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6. Collaborative Platform
To facilitate continuous communication and
To facilitate continuous communication and
collaboration, IRA provides a venue for
researchers to share and discuss work with one
another, in a secure, intuitive website.
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7. Viral Videos
IRA is committed to
increasing the
general public’s
awareness of
university research,
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through short,
captivating videos
focused on the
possibility of global
solutions.
solutions
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8. Internships Program
Upon completion of IRA’s intensive internship, interns will
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know themselves to be leaders capable of producing
extraordinary results wherever they go.
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9. Your generosity is
incredibly valuable to our
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mission
• Partnership with our
programs
• Gift and Donation to IRA
• Underwriting our
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initiatives
• Sponsorship
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collaborative education and research”
Will You Be Part of the Solution? 10/10