Science Friday Making Sense Of Federal Cuts To Science—And What Comes Next
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Feb 24, 2025 Sudip Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, discusses the alarming federal cuts to science funding and their implications. He emphasizes the historic importance of scientific investment, comparing it to milestones like the moon landing. Parikh highlights job losses and the cancellation of key grants, urging the scientific community to engage with the public. He also addresses the intricate relationship between science and politics, inspiring young scientists to stay curious amid challenges. It's a pivotal time for American science.
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Communicating Science's Value
- Scientists should communicate the importance of their research to their local representatives.
- They should also explain how proposed cuts could negatively impact their communities.
Arbitrary Cuts at NIH
- Recent cuts at NIH appear arbitrary and lack strategic focus.
- Cutting the leader for Alzheimer's research, a bipartisan priority, exemplifies this.
Science Rooted in Community
- Basic research often leads to unexpected breakthroughs, like CRISPR from bacterial DNA sequencing.
- Science needs to be rooted in communities, addressing local needs and global competitiveness.