Food and Thought: The Science Center: Rocking Philadelphia’s Cradle of Eds, Meds, and Innovation.

Established in 1963, the University City Science Center was the first, and continues to be one of the largest, urban research parks in the United States. What began as a collaboration among several local academic institutions has grown to include thirty-two colleges, universities and research institutions. Throughout its history, the Science Center has provided physical space and other resources to help commercialize new technologies and nurture new companies. Learn more about the past, present, and future of America's oldest, largest urban science research park.