Clearly, Brown makes a significant economic contribution to our city and our state. The cultural, intellectual and social life of our city and state is enhanced by Brown's many exhibits, performances and public lectures, and our community life is bolstered by the extraordinary volunteer service performed by our students. Brown contributes to state and local economies in various ways. The University contracts with local builders to construct new classrooms and labs and renovate older buildings, purchasing goods and services from local providers. Brown faculty and staff buy homes and fuel the local economy with their purchases of groceries, health care and other services.
Research leads to advances in science and fuels new industries and companies.
Commencement Weekend and other special events attract visitors who stay in area hotels and dine in local restaurants. Students often remain in the Ocean State after they graduate to become leaders in the state's corporations and nonprofit institutions. It is a leader in such diverse areas as computer graphics and visualization, man-made machine systems, material science, planetary sciences and brain science. Brown educated 232 physicians currently practicing in the Ocean State and provides continuing medical education for 3,000 others annually. School of Medicine residents at Brown-affiliated hospitals provide the bulk of uncompensated care in the state, saving Rhode Island a substantial financial burden.