About PRI
 
PRI aims to develop the Belizean human capital in math, science, and technology to create economic growth through high-tech industries



Petters Research Institute (PRI) is a not-for-profit, private, politically-neutral institute in Belize charged with
  • creating an interdisciplinary center of excellence in the application, theory, and pedagogy of mathematics, science, and technology

  • fostering the transformation of Belize to a high-technology economy by developing the Belizean human capital in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and tying these fields intimately with business and entrepreneurship to promote economic development

  • promoting outreach programs to scholars and professionals outside science, and to the community at large, encouraging collaboration and mutual understanding to create economic growth through a digital Belize

PRI will pursue its Mission through programs that include
  • bringing together world-class researchers to generate synergies that ramify into the Belizean educational, technological, business, and health sectors

  • partnering with primary, secondary, and tertiary academic institutions to offer enhanced educational learning environments and opportunities for students and faculty

  • collaborating with the community, businesses, academia, non-profits, and the Government of Belize to create a cadre of entrepreneurs who can service and advance Belize's technological infrastructure as well as spawn business innovation and job creation
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