Interesting article in the Telegraph - here are a few grafs below of
interest.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/science/sciencenews/3423041/
Barack-Obamas-vision-of-a-scientific-America.html
Barack Obama's vision of a scientific America
After eight years of neglect, researchers are hoping the new president makes
good on his promises, says Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse
In modern times, America has led the world in scientific discovery. But
since 2000, the country has seen what might be termed a scientific
recession.
For five consecutive years, federal investment in science has fallen,
stalling endeavour and leading to despondency among America's scientists.
Within the administration of George W Bush, scientific advice has been
sidelined and subjected to sustained political manipulation
Expert advisers on vital issues such as global warming, stem-cell research
and the teaching of evolution have been marginalised, ignored and even
removed from office..
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What are Obama's specific pledges? First, to increase federal funding for
science and engineering, which has halved as a share of GDP since 1970. He
has promised to double the research budgets of the National Institutes of
Health, the National Science Foundation and the other key agencies over the
next decade, supporting high-risk, high-reward research in computing,
biotech, nanotechnology and other fields.
Second, Obama has promised to invest in education, guaranteeing students
access to a strong science curriculum and increasing the importance of maths
and physics in schools.
Third, there is his plan for a green economy: a promised investment of $150
billion over 10 years to create five million new jobs.
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