Topics & People

The precarious economic and professional state of modern scientists, forcing them to conform to institutional consensus.

A mathematician and economist known for his heterodox views on modern science and academic funding.

Early-stage, pre-competitive discovery science funded primarily by the federal government.

Director of the Office of Management and Budget involved in drafting the administration's R&D priorities.

Stanford professor involved in discussions regarding COVID-19 research.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines facing a domestic talent shortage in the US.

A non-profit medical research organization mentioned as an alternative funding model for science.

Research and development funded and conducted by private companies rather than the government.

A seminal 1945 report by Vannevar Bush that guided US government science funding for decades.

Science advisor to FDR who shaped the post-WWII US science enterprise.

A flagship US administration project aiming to double scientific output by applying AI to the hardest scientific challenges.

An experimental grant allocation method where individual reviewers can unilaterally approve bold research ideas.