Exploring how U.S. science and innovation are positioned to respond to rising global competition and shifting priorities for the nation’s economy, security, public health, and well-being will be the focus of the first State of the Science address, to be delivered by National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt on June 26 in Washington, D.C.
Advances in science and technology have fueled American prosperity, national security, and health and well-being for decades. However, the nation’s ability to continue to lead the world in science and innovation is under threat as other countries accelerate their efforts in research and technology development. At the same time, U.S. federal support for research is declining while the private sector and philanthropies are investing more in R&D - which could realign priorities for research and how it is being conducted in fundamental ways.
The State of the Science event is intended to bring together leaders in science and research, technology and innovation, policymaking, government, industry, and philanthropy to explore what actions may be needed to chart a course toward a more nimble, more robust U.S. science and technology enterprise that is ready to meet the nation’s current challenges and make vital advances in the future.
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