The Sherwood Boehlert Interview

In last week's issue of Science (24 November 2006), there is an interview with Serwood Boehlert, the current Chairman of the US Congress Science Committee who, after 24 years, is retiring at the end of this year.

I think every scientist, especially young, new scientists, should read this interview and read it carefully. There are profound points and observations that was made. For instance, note this point:

"I'll bet you that if you look at all the new freshmen (respresentatives), you won't find a single one, from either party, who campaigned on something like the American Competitiveness Initiative, or more resources for NSF [National Science Foundation], or greater investment in science and math education. I'll bet you won't find one. And that's a failure by the scientific community."

There are many smack-in-your-face-and-wake-up points like that. So do NOT miss it!

Zz.