University scientists have shown that they’re good at turning research into products. But are those scientists, and their funders, making the same effort to turn their work into solutions for society’s problems?
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NewsIs University Research Missing What Matters Most?
As a nation, we’re getting good at turning professors’ work into marketable products. But is that enough for some of our society’s biggest problems? -
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What It Might Take to Tackle the Most Important Problems
Here’s a sampling of experts’ suggestions of what universities, governments, journals, and private funders of research could do to ensure that they’re making the greatest possible efforts toward solving society’s most pressing issues. -
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Data Could Help Scholars Persuade, if Only They Were Willing to Use It
Companies that exploit personal information could offer a model for researchers who seek to turn their work into meaningful policy. But many scholars are wary. -
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On Climate Change, Are University Researchers Making a Difference?
They’ve studied it and written about it, but some experts say scientists haven’t done enough to shape public opinion on what may be the most important issue of our time. -
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How Fresh Funding Structures Could Support Research With Impact
Government structures for financing science may make sense for reasons of professional development, but they’re not necessarily built for optimal problem-solving. New ideas might change that. -
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Teaching Young Engineers to Find Problems, Not Just Solve Them
A new wave of campus programs encourages undergraduates to think broadly, aggressively, and across disciplines about how they can help with real-world challenges. -
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Applying Research to Real-World Problems
How can scientists turn their work into solutions for societal problems? The nine articles collected here can serve as a starting point for discussion about what the true mission of university research should be.
