WHOI Director of Research Joins Mass. Governor Patrick on Innovation Economy Mission to Brazil

December 4-9, 2011

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Executive Vice President and Director of Research Larry Madin will join Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and a coalition of business executives, academic leaders, and government officials on the Massachusetts-Brazil Innovation Economy Mission 2011 this December to pursue job growth and economic development partnerships between Massachusetts and Brazil.

Madin will contribute his expertise to help the delegation assess economic development opportunities that encourage Brazilian companies to invest and create jobs in Massachusetts. During the trip, Madin will take part in roundtables, company visits, and meetings with government and business officials.

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