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Jeff Alexander
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Director, Innovation Policy @rti.bsky.social (the Research Triangle Institute). Unapologetic wonk at the intersection of #sciencepolicy, #innovation, and strategy. Ask me about R&D evaluation, innovation metrics, horizon scanning, & cocktails.
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The takeaway slide…
Conclusion slide that the US needs a radical upgrade of its model for supporting and conducting scientific research
June 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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National Academy of Science President Marcia McNutt giving her 2nd annual address on the state of US science (probably not good)
Photo by of Dr Marcia McNutt addressing the National Academy of Sciences
June 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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At the Earth to Space featival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. National Academy of Sciences Pres. Marcia McNutt speaking out against those who push science misinformation #scicomm #scipol
Dr. Marcia McNutt speaking at the Earth to Science festival in Washington DC
April 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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I did like this sign from the DC rally:
A sign at the rally showing a sine wave
March 8, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Sen. Chris van Hollen after his speech
Stand Up for Science DC with Sen. Chris van Hollen (D-MD)
March 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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At Stand Up for Science DC
Science protest at the Lincoln Memorial Stand Up for Science rally near the Washington Monument Bill Nye the Science Guy at Stand Up for Science DC
March 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM