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A few favorite excerpts from:
@theNASEM The Endless Frontier: The Next 75 Years in Science https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2020/12/future-of-us-science-policy-legacy-of-science-the-endless-frontier-discussed-in-new-publication
@theNASEM The Endless Frontier: The Next 75 Years in Science https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2020/12/future-of-us-science-policy-legacy-of-science-the-endless-frontier-discussed-in-new-publication
"As we develop immediate solutions and plan for long-term recovery, we also have an opportunity to create a more just, robust, & resilient nation for all of our citizens. To do this, we must address systemic issues of inequity
in our society."
in our society."
Research increasingly integrates knowledge & tools from the life sciences, the physical sciences, engineering, &
other fields into what has been termed “convergence science.” Excelling in today’s research environment requires a broader set of skills than were needed in the past.
other fields into what has been termed “convergence science.” Excelling in today’s research environment requires a broader set of skills than were needed in the past.
"Demystifying science through better science communication to non-scientific audiences can help build support for research while creating a more informed electorate."
@Marcia4Science, @theNASEM
Robert Conn, @KavliFoundation
Adam Falk @SloanFoundation
@Marcia4Science, @theNASEM
Robert Conn, @KavliFoundation
Adam Falk @SloanFoundation
"Philanthropists have realized that private support for science can do things that government agencies cannot" &
"The government–university partnership has had great success, but changes in that relationship could produce
even greater success."
"The government–university partnership has had great success, but changes in that relationship could produce
even greater success."
NSF is making long-term investments... that represent the most challenging and most promising frontiers of exploration:
Harnessing the Data Revolution,
the Future of Work at the Human- Technology Frontier,
Understanding the Rules of Life, &
Windows on the Universe
Harnessing the Data Revolution,
the Future of Work at the Human- Technology Frontier,
Understanding the Rules of Life, &
Windows on the Universe
Rafael Reif @MIT: “I have encountered broad support in Washington, DC, for the idea that, when a foreign student earns a STEM degree from a U.S. institution, we should do
the proper vetting and then, in effect, staple a green card to their diploma.”
the proper vetting and then, in effect, staple a green card to their diploma.”
"One promising approach, [Reif] observed, would to be
create a new technology directorate at NSF focused on high-stakes technologies, with the humanities and social sciences integral to the research from the start because of these technologies’ social consequences."
create a new technology directorate at NSF focused on high-stakes technologies, with the humanities and social sciences integral to the research from the start because of these technologies’ social consequences."
"If the criteria for evaluating research are established by a homogeneous body, these criteria will not necessarily reflect the needs and capabilities of the people doing the research or the people meant to be the beneficiaries of the research." Gabriela Gonzalez @LIGO
(reminds me of @DORAssessment work )
"The structures and reward systems of most research institutions and grant processes are still oriented toward
individual investigators, even as more and more scientists are working on teams.”
individual investigators, even as more and more scientists are working on teams.”
"Many more students need to be trained to be what he and others have termed “convergence scientists”—people who are able to work with scientists and draw on knowledge from other disciplines."
" @ShobitaP also recommended that the efforts to innovate for the benefit of marginalized communities be expanded. Many of these communities feel left behind by the scientific research enterprise."
“And when citizens start to feel that their needs and priorities aren’t being considered, the results are increased
disaffection and distrust.” — @ShobitaP
disaffection and distrust.” — @ShobitaP
"much less attention is devoted to how societal ideas
can communicate themselves to scientists"
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"Who is posing the problems is one of the great unearthed questions in our society.” — @SJasanoff
can communicate themselves to scientists"
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"Who is posing the problems is one of the great unearthed questions in our society.” — @SJasanoff
“When we put community at the center, it’s a different problem that we are trying to solve, and then the conversation changes,” — @farooquema
"The overall challenge is to ensure that people have more agency in achieving their own priorities through science and technology." — @cristindorgelo
The federal government has been “less intentional about building on models we have seen be fruitful for engaging more people in innovation and in building opportunity.” — @cristindorgelo
