In an effort to strengthen the United States ' capacity to compete as an innovator in the global economy, the National Governors Association (NGA) has launched a 17-member task force, appointing ASU President Michael Crow to the bipartisan group of governors, academic leaders and business members to help guide the “Innovation America” initiative.

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