The Founding of the National Academy of Science
A look at the development of a national science infrastructure in America. In this discussion held at the Library of…
President Obama spoke to researchers and scientists about the importance of investing in scientific research and innovation even while the country went… read more
President Obama Remarks at National Academy of Sciences President Obama spoke to researchers and scientists about the importance of investing in scientific research and innovation even while the country went through economic hardships. He talked about the impact of the budget sequester on the scientific community, at one point joking that National Academies of Sciences volunteer scientists were needed because “we have no money anyway.” He also talked about protecting peer review systems and investing in research beneficial to tax payers. The president spoke at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences in celebration of its 150th anniversary. close
A look at the development of a national science infrastructure in America. In this discussion held at the Library of…
A panel of experts from the Soviet Academy of Sciences discussed their country’s changing policy in the Middle East and…
President Obama spoke at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences. In his remarks he pledged a major investment in science and…
Witnesses testified about science and technology studies on climate change, including the National Academy of Sciences'…