Marcia McNutt will discuss the status of the United States’ research enterprise, global leadership in science, and implications for economic competitiveness in the third State of the Science address, to be delivered on June 2 in Washington, D.C.
“Science is our best hope for creating a future we all want — one in which our economy thrives, our country is safe and secure, and every American can enjoy a good quality of life,” said McNutt. “For decades, science has been the bedrock of U.S. economic growth and national prosperity. In my address, I will explore reforms that could make the research enterprise more resilient so that science can continue to produce the foundational advances we depend on to drive progress and ensure U.S. leadership.”
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