American innovation has been the foundation of the country’s dominant status since the first government-funded research labs opened during World War II.
For almost a century, scientists from all over the world have come to the United States to research groundbreaking topics, like the internet, AI and cures for the world’s diseases.
However, with funding currently threatened for agencies like the National Institute of Health and National Science Foundation, are scientists in danger?
Europe is also launching programs like “Choose Europe for Science” to try and bring American scientists across the Atlantic. With less scientists coming in, and more going out, is America experiencing a "brain drain"?
Guests:
- Glenn Altschuler, Thomas and Dorothy Litwin Professor of American Studies Emeritus
- Sarah Kreps, John L. Wetherill Professor in the Dept. of Govt./adjunct professor of law and Director of the Tech Policy Institute at the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy
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