U.S. News & World Report Features Opinion Piece by Council Vice Chair and Member

"Just as in 1961, we face a major opportunity in science and public policy today.  Our challenges now are perhaps bigger and certainly more diffuse.  The challenges of energy and climate change, healthcare, food and water -- all require solutions designed by people educated in science. 

The question is whether our nation will, once again, rise to the challenge and succeed.  We believe we can -- if we remember the lessons we learned 40 years ago to inspire and enable the next generation of scientists.

To spark a new generation of innovation we need intense national focus on a common set of goals, with sustained financial support, and strong public engagement.  We need to value our scientists and engineers, and celebrate their successes."

Read the full editorial here.