Arizona State President Michael Crow on Preserving Federal Research Funding

The Importance of University Research

• 💡 University research is foundational to America's technological and industrial success, driving innovation for approximately 80 years.
• 🚀 This research stream is crucial for advancements in areas like the internet, artificial intelligence, cancer treatments, and national defense systems.

Risks of Funding Cuts

• ⚠️ Stripping federal funding from universities risks diminishing the U.S.'s technological edge and global competitiveness.
• 🧠 It can lead to a decline in attracting and producing the best and brightest minds and the latest technological systems.

Navigating Administration Pressures

• ⚖️ Universities face pressure to comply with new policies, which can become confused with essential research activities.
• 🎯 The goal is to ensure universities uphold freedom of speech and civil rights while continuing critical research.
• 📈 Universities, like Arizona State with its large engineering school, are vital for national competitiveness, and their research functions are being negatively impacted.

Research for a Stronger America

• 🤝 Michael Crow co-founded Research for a Stronger America to advocate for continued federal funding.
• 🎯 The primary goal of the organization is to ensure America maintains its global leadership against strong competitors by supporting university-based innovation.