Program Objectives

The TBR Critical Conversations Initiative is a multi-institution faculty and staff effort to expand awareness and provide sources of expert assistance in economic and community development throughout the state of Tennessee.  Specific objectives of the initiative include:

• Establish a compendium of expert resources based on the Architected Choices Macromajors for the TBR Legislative Liaison
• Share news about applied research, education, and services that further the body of scientific knowledge while building community and supporting economic and workforce development in Tennessee
• Expand collaborative research opportunities across Tennessee
• Recruit the next generation of Tennessee researchers into critical fields
• Document the historical record of TBR research