In a previous post, I linked to Senator Obama’s answers to the 14 top science questions facing America. Earlier this week, John McCain released his responses, too. Check out Science Debate2008 website for a side-by-side comparison of each candidate’s answers to these critical issues facing our country.
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NSF has announced $36,450,000 to $64,800,000 in anticipated funding for 900-1,600 new fellowships in FY 2009 through their Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
The purpose of the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the vitality of the scientific and technological workforce in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. The program [...]

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Jonathan Moreno, in his opening editorial for Science Progress writes:
In the 21st century, more than ever, it is no exaggeration to assert that only free and rigorous inquiry and not authoritarian dogma can provide the reliable information required for our physical survival. Perhaps most important, progress in science is essential for a continued sense of [...]

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