MITRE's Role in National Science and Technology Strategy

Addressing critical market failures in promoting science and technology innovation requires a national-level effort involving government, industry, and academic collaboration to address the nation's key priorities. The evolution of the U.S. tech economy highlights historic bets on achievements like the Manhattan Project and Apollo Program, shaping national technology directions. However, the absence of a unifying goal post-Apollo led to market-driven tech development, primarily focusing on areas like software. Globalization shifted low-end manufacturing offshore, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of U.S. science and technology investments to respond to national security concerns, as reflected in the Chips and Science Act.