November 04, 2005

Federal Funding for Science & Technology Increasing?

As reported by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the National Academies as issued a report on "how the federal government could improve U.S. innovation and competitiveness". Their recommendations include a $10 billion increase in federal funding for science and technology. Key points addressed included:

• K-12 science education is central to all other solutions.
  
• A rapid increase in investment for physical science and engineering research is needed and should not be made at the expense of the recently expanded biological and health sciences.
  
• U.S. undergraduate and graduate programs must attract the best and the brightest students from the U.S. and abroad.

The full report can be downloaded for free in PDF, or you can listen to the press briefing.

The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public.

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