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Arkansas innovation hub sparks a new generation of makers

Who becomes an inventor? This Arkansas innovation hub is trying to spark a new generation

05/30/2018

PBS News Hour

Arkansas innovation hub sparks a new generation of makers

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Who becomes an inventor? This Arkansas innovation hub is trying to spark a new generation

At MIT, Chris Jones led efforts to double minority enrollment in graduate programs. Now back home in Arkansas, he's on a mission to reduce barriers for low-income people, women and people of color toward becoming innovators, makers, thinkers and entrepreneurs. Jeffrey Brown reports.

05/30/2018

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