Friday, June 06, 2008

Advancing Research in Science and Engineering

A new report out of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences paints a discouraging picture for young researchers in light of funding situation here in the US. The white paper, titled "Advancing Research in Science and Engineering", boils down to two issues: "the need to foster early-career scientists and to encourage high-risk research", both of which are severely affected by the constant budget and funding problems.

The complete detail and the full report can be found here.

Zz.

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