Using research to solve societal problems starts with building connections and making space for young people

Use-inspired research goes beyond translational research to build lasting connections between researchers and communities.

Michael Muszynski, Associate Professor in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Hawaii • conversation
April 10, 2024 • ~9 min

Congress’ failure so far to deliver on promise of tens of billions in new research spending threatens America’s long-term economic competitiveness

A deal that avoided a shutdown also slashed spending for the National Science Foundation, putting it billions below a congressional target intended to supercharge American science research.

Jason Owen-Smith, Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan • conversation
March 13, 2024 • ~9 min

Congress is failing to deliver on its promise of billions more in research spending, threatening America’s long-term economic competitiveness

A deal that avoided a shutdown also slashed spending for the National Science Foundation, putting it billions below a congressional target intended to supercharge American science research.

Jason Owen-Smith, Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan • conversation
March 13, 2024 • ~9 min

Congress is failing to deliver on its promise of billions more in research spending, threatening America's long-term economic competitiveness

The latest government showdown over the budget risks not only a shutdown but jobs, regional economies and America’s competitiveness in AI and other advanced fields.

Jason Owen-Smith, Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan • conversation
Jan. 16, 2024 • ~9 min

Making science — and sharks — accessible

Summer research program breaks down barriers for undergraduates with disabilities.

Nikki Rojas • harvard
Aug. 18, 2023 • ~4 min

I was a presidential science adviser – here are the many challenges Arati Prabhakar faces as she takes over President Biden's science policy office

The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy plays a critical role in achieving the president’s science goals. Facilitating cooperation among the dozens of research agencies is key.

Neal Lane, Emeritus Professor of Science and Technology Policy and Physics and Astronomy, Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University • conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 • ~10 min

Tiny materials lead to a big advance in quantum computing

Using ultrathin materials to reduce the size of superconducting qubits may pave the way for personal-sized quantum devices.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 27, 2022 • ~9 min

Harvard launches new Ph.D. program in quantum science

Today, the University launched one of the world’s first Ph.D. programs in the subject of quantum science and engineering.

Leah Burrows • harvard
April 26, 2021 • ~14 min

Arecibo telescope's fall is indicative of global divide around funding science infrastructure

The collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was a result of financial neglect – and was a long time coming.

Raquel Velho, Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • conversation
Dec. 11, 2020 • ~7 min

Emily Balskus wins Waterman Award with $1M in research funding

Emily Balskus has won the Alan T. Waterman Award, the National Science Foundation's most prestigious prize for scientists under 40 in the United States.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Aug. 5, 2020 • ~6 min

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