Is New York the Next Tech Mecca? New Study from Elsevier and Council of State Governments Showcases New York's Emerging Tech Scene

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Apr 22, 2015, 11:00 ET

ALBANY, N.Y., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- New York has a distinct research advantage in computer science, which may contribute to its rising tech scene. This is a key finding of a new report, America's Knowledge Economy: A State-by-State Review, released today by Elsevier, a world-leading provider of information solutions, and The Council of State Governments (CSG), the nation's only organization serving all three branches of state governments.

Today, CSG National Chair Sen. Carl Marcellino (R-N.Y.) will unveil the report at a state capitol event in Albany recognizing the importance of research being conducted in states across the nation and more specifically the contributions of New York state-based research institutions.

The report provides an overview of the American research landscape including analysis of state-by-state research strengths and how research can contribute to economic growth.

Highlights from the report, which you can read here, include:

In 2013, New York's 62,200 publications comprised 13.6 percent of all U.S. publications in computer science, second only to California (96,996 publications and 21.2 percent US publication share).
Those 62,200 publications comprised 11.1 percent of all research output by New York.
From 2004-2013, New York's research in computer science ranked tenth most impactful of all states and fourth among all research fields for New York.
Almost 11 percent of New York's research comes from the corporate sector, the fourth highest percentage among all states.

"Research produced in New York is cited by other publications 77 percent more than the global average. This is a testament to our state's vibrant research community that not only includes our cutting-edge research colleges and universities, but also incorporates the research being released by government institutions and private industry," said Sen. Marcellino, CSG's National Chair. "We are committed to sustaining our economic momentum and creating pathways to prosperity, and I am proud to highlight, today, the world-class research being done in our own backyard."

"Few organizations recognize more deeply the value of higher education and the social and economic impact of academic research than Elsevier," said Brad Fenwick, senior vice president for global strategic alliances at Elsevier. "The report, in collaboration with CSG, uses Elsevier's unique data and analytics systems to showcase the knowledge economy that flows from universities to the economic well-being and future of each state. Universities not only create new knowledge, but also produce the next generation of highly educated workers who can put these discoveries to work."

"American competitiveness in the global marketplace starts with strong state economies. Our research capacity is world-class and, as such, is a vital asset to leverage," said David Adkins, executive director/CEO, CSG. "This report provides hard data that state and local municipalities can use to demonstrate the return on investment of academic research as well as to attract potential sources of new economic development opportunities."

Using a variety of measures, including data from Scopus, Elsevier's proprietary abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed research literature, the report assesses where states have a comparative advantage in research and how they can drive innovation, attract jobs, and foster economic growth. CSG will distribute the report to state officials, academic institutions and stakeholder organizations to underscore the value of state-based research as a contributing factor to economic growth potential.

About Elsevier

Elsevier is a world-leading provider of information solutions that enhance the performance of science, health, and technology professionals, empowering them to make better decisions, deliver better care, and sometimes make groundbreaking discoveries that advance the boundaries of knowledge and human progress. Elsevier provides web-based, digital solutions - among them ScienceDirect, Scopus, Elsevier Research Intelligence and ClinicalKey - and publishes over 2,500 journals, including The Lancet and Cell, and more than 33,000 book titles, including a number of iconic reference works. Elsevier is part of RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.

About Scopus

Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature and features tools to track, analyze and visualize scholarly research. Its comprehensive database contains 55+ million items indexed from 21,000 titles from more than 5,000 publishers worldwide, ensuring broad interdisciplinary coverage in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences and arts and humanities. Scopus was designed and developed with input from researchers and librarians and features direct links to subscribed full-text articles, other library resources and interoperability with applications such as reference management software. Scopus is part of the Elsevier Research Intelligence portfolio which includes the SciVal tools, the Pure system, rich data assets and custom Analytical Services.

About The Council of State Governments

The Council of State Governments is our nation's only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships.

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CSG Media Contact:
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SOURCE Elsevier