Arizona TechPark CEO appointed to Brazil-US Fulbright initiative at PUCRS

Carol Stewart, CEO of IASP member Tech Parks Arizona, has been appointed chairholder in newly launched Fulbright initiative aimed at advancing international academic cooperation on climate resilience. 

This five-year initiative, titled “Sustainable Efforts for Climate Mitigation and Reconstruction in Rio Grande do Sul Through International Academic Cooperation”, was formalised in June 2025. It is a joint effort between the Fulbright commission and the Brazilian and US governments, focused on strengthening technical and scientific collaboration to support sustainable recovery efforts in flood-affected regions of southern Brazil. 

The programme will be hosted by IASP members PUCRS Tecnopuc Science and Technology Park. The initiative engages multiple institutes and research centres, leveraging the university’s strong innovation ecosystem and over 200 laboratories. Carol’s appointment underscores the important role of university linked science parks in fostering global collaboration. 

IASP celebrates the collaboration of both members in initiatives that demonstrate the importance of science and technology parks platforms for international cooperation, sustainable development, and climate action