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Adventures in Physics, Trump, and more, with the Information Theory podcast — #75
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Navigating Research Funding and Its Complexities
This chapter dives into the intricacies of research funding at a major university, focusing on the sources of funding and the allocation processes involved. It discusses the challenges of prioritizing grants amidst limited resources, the importance of research reproducibility, and the implications of statistical literacy on funding decisions. The conversation also highlights the debate on the relationship between basic research and technological advancements, while questioning the traditional expectations of graduate studies in physics.
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