Reed's Ruminations: The Past, Present, and Future
Reflections on science, technology, and computing — leavened by personal experience
Tag: Science Policy
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Merit Review: Investing in People and Ideas
While I was chair of the National Science Board (NSB), which is the Presidentially appointed body charged with oversight of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), we launched a comprehensive review of how NSF selects and competitively awards funding for research proposals. We did so recognizing that leadership of the United States in Science, Technology,…
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A Call to HPC Action
The U.S. lacks a coherent strategy for developing future high-performance computing systems, ones critical for national security, economic growth, and scientific discovery.
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Upgrading the Future: House Science Committee Testimony
It’s time for the U.S. to “double down” – expand investment in basic research, both people and reserach infrastructure – nationwide – and unleash American innovation.
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Quantifying Innovation and Investment
According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), federal funding for research, development, and facilities has declined from 1.23 percent of gross domestic product in fiscal year 1976 to an estimated 0.75 percent in the President’s proposed 2015 budget.
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Millions and Billions: Different Questions for Science Funding
All project cost estimates for an exascale initiative suggest it is well in excess of one billion dollars, placing it squarely in the realm of national priority debates. The science and engineering case, though absolutely necessary, is no longer sufficient by itself. One must also marshal arguments that address national, regional and global needs, and…
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All Grown Up Now: Service and Serial Reciprocity
Within the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), computing has become an adult. As with any transition from childhood toys and recreational endeavors, adulthood brings certain family and societal responsibilities and obligations. These are the quid pro quo for daily life’s rights and privileges. In many cases, though, I fear that in computing…