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Tune into #NAS National Academy of Sciences president Marcia McNutt for State of Science address at 3pm ET on June 26, 2024. Topics include U.S. global competitiveness in science and technology; Alignment of U.S. research efforts with critical national priorities as public and private R&D funding shifts; STEMM education to adequately prepare the next generation of leaders; Public trust in science in an era of misinformation and disinformation. https://lnkd.in/ezKcPRCM

Will the United States lose its leadership, dominance, and impact in the Sciences? And, more importantly, what can we do about it? Tune into The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine President Marcia McNutt's State of Science Address, where she examines some of the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S., such as creating a national research strategy, strengthening university and industry partnerships and improving coordination of resources for greater impact, among many others. Is it too late, or is this the right time for meaningful action? Share your thoughts in the comments. https://lnkd.in/eykUZrXB

Check out this upcoming The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine webcast. "The event is intended to bring together leaders in science and research, technology and innovation, policymaking, government, industry, and philanthropy to explore what actions may be needed to chart a course toward a more nimble, more robust U.S. science and technology enterprise that is ready to meet the nation’s current challenges and make vital advances in the future." https://lnkd.in/edxGUAC4

Kudos to Marcia McNutt of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the inaugural State of the Science address. Important, insightful, and inspiring are the first words that come to mind as I listened. Important: A sobering assessment of where U.S. science stands now in a historical context and where it will stand in the future if the status quo prevails. Insightful: An honest and data-driven assessment that put U.S. science leadership in a global context and why continued leadership is vital to our nation. Inspiring: An optimistic set of prescriptions that are actionable and empowering. https://lnkd.in/eQ4-z-if

Explore the captivating scientific program of the #EASCongress2024, where groundbreaking research meets innovation. Uncover the latest discoveries and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3vz50V8

THIS WEEK IN [SCIENCE] HISTORY July, 1945   Before falling in love with science & physics, I studied philosophy and theology in the context of world history -- Humanity's attempt at governing themselves fit into the framework of 3 areas: Philosphia; Techne; and Nomos.   Philosophia - beliefs, ethos (culture) Techne - natural development of things from the earth (built; made, grown) Nomos - laws, governance, civil (written, oral, judicial)   All civilizations from recorded history have this construct with varying degrees of evolution and maturity.   In America, looking towards the end of WWII – U.S. President Roosevelt saw the profound ingenuity of what science and physics did to help win the war.   The world had become a physics sandbox and testing grounds like never before. It was in this ethos that the theory of tapping into the power of the nuclear-force [bomb] would create energy that civilization has never experienced. This was compounded with new developments in thermodynamics, electromagnetism and gravity where the course of human civilization changed forever.   Roosevelt asked himself how this discovery of science could keep going in a post-war era?   "Before World War II, the federal government played a minor role in supporting research at U.S. colleges and universities. Instead, research institutions relied on philanthropic endowments or funding from private companies, often with vested interests. "Curiosity-driven" science, a cornerstone of discovery and innovation, was stymied in the process."    "In November 1944, thinking ahead to the end of the war, Roosevelt wrote to director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development [OSRD] Vannevar Bush, asking how the successful application of scientific knowledge to wartime problems could be carried over into peacetime — and requesting recommendations on a national policy for science. "   FDR died in April of 1945 and President Truman carried the flag of his vision.   On July 25, 1945, the OSRD wrote a letter to Pres. Truman outlining the foundation of the U..S National Science Foundation (NSF).   Read letter here: https://lnkd.in/gx6jkvk6   The outline was [Science, The Endless Frontier]: https://lnkd.in/gDFYz-kB   The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories.   MISSION 1) Promote the progress of science. 2) Advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. 3)Secure the national defense. The NSF in an ~ year: Funds ~12,000 competitive awards for research, education and training Supports ~2,000 colleges, universities and other institutions Supports ~318,000 researchers, entrepreneurs, students and teachers   This week in history, the outline of the NSF was born incorporating [techne] that continues to proufoundly innovate. #physcis #history #science #nsf #education #philosophy #engineering #research #innovation #education #nuclear #technology https://new.nsf.gov/about

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Don't miss this convening that will shed light on: 1. U.S. global competitiveness in science and technology 2. Alignment of U.S. research efforts with critical national priorities as public and private R&D funding shifts 3. STEMM education to adequately prepare the next generation of leaders 4. Public trust in science in an era of misinformation and disinformation

📣A new article in ScienceAlert features the #MECFS research of Dr. Maureen Hanson at Cornell University's #CenterforEnervatingNeuroImmuneDisease. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ecZTgAmg

My science policy networks collide! Wonderful to see Avital Percher 's review of a fascinating book about CERN in Issues in Science and Technology today: https://lnkd.in/esjGCriR