Synopsis of Research in Shanghai (January 19 - February 13)：
The working title for Lowry’s thesis is “Higher Education as Investment in Development: Using Singapore as a Model for China.” She will research how Singapore’s higher education model has led to a highly developed society that has attracted increased foreign direct investment, as well as increased development for its citizens. Lowry will take an in-depth look at China’s approach to higher education model, and where it has been flawed at attracting the investment needed for long term, equitable economic growth. She will engage the higher education community at NYU Shanghai and at East China Normal University through interviews and intense research on China’s economic “miracle” to understand how it can implement better policies in higher education to attract long-term investment.