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Long a home of cheap electronics manufacturing, the island of Taiwan is turning to research and technology to become a high-tech maker of goods. How individual scientists are finding success and their fortunes as the world’s factory gets a new look.
A Taiwanese university leading in engineering is leveraging its assets to define new interdisciplinary research areas for future growth, featuring biotechnology.
Integrating a wide research reach, a young university in Taiwan has leveraged its medical science strengths to make substantial academic and social impacts.
A new centre in Taiwan is dedicated to strengthening global connections for Taiwan’s research community, and has made remarkable impact with its diverse activities.