Has the United States Lost Its Competitive Edge in Science?

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Heard On University Of The Air

When President Kennedy challenged Americans to put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s, the country responded with a surge of scientific innovation, but biochemist Alan Attie says that fifty years later, support for the sciences has eroded, leaving the lead for other countries. Is there a way to get back America’s competitive edge?

Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host
  • Emily Auerbach Host
  • Alan D. Attie Guest

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