Reed's Ruminations: The Past, Present, and Future
Reflections on science, technology, and computing — leavened by personal experience
Category: Global Competitivensss
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Public Higher Education: A New Social Compact for Innovation
It is time for us to collaboratively and thoughtfully rethink the social compact surrounding public higher education. This includes defining the 21st century knowledge economy version of the public land-grant university
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Computing Futures: Technical, Economic, and Geopolitical Challenges Ahead
Semiconductors have become more than just an economic engine; they are now critical to any country’s national security and global aspirations.
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Working the Hill
It is critical that the U.S. increase investment in basic research, expand and diversify the workforce, and broaden the geography of innovation.
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For Science and Society, The Future Begins with Better Dreams
Let’s dream big and bright about a larger, more diverse and inclusive workforce and an inclusive science and engineering ecosystem that continues to be a magnet for global talent.
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Memos, Janitors, Teams, and Innovation
The next time you see a janitor, stop, smile, and say thank you. The word will spread, far faster and far more effectively than via any memo.
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Missing Talent, Missing Opportunities, and Losing Ground
Why is it culturally acceptable in the U.S. to say, “I’m bad at math and science” when few would willingly confess to semi-literacy by saying “I don’t read very well.”