Science policy

Progress Over the Long Term

Submitted by Paul D. Thacker on January 9, 2007 - 4:00am

Report finds significant strides in science education and employment by women, but less progress by members of minority groups.

Submitted by Paul D. Thacker on January 12, 2007 - 4:00am

U.S. House passes bill to overturn ban on federal funding for promising, controversial studies -- but veto expected.

Submitted by Paul D. Thacker on February 6, 2007 - 4:00am

President continues to push for increased spending for NSF and Energy Dept. research, shortchanging NIH, science advocates complain.

Submitted by Elizabeth Redden on February 9, 2007 - 4:00am

The University of Minnesota resists playing in a cultural tug of war -- yet is squarely stuck in the middle.

Submitted by Paul D. Thacker on February 15, 2007 - 4:00am

House hearing on president's 2008 plan renews concerns about shift of funds from National Science Foundation to Education Department.

Submitted by Doug Lederman on March 1, 2007 - 4:00am

House panel approves bill to bolster physical sciences research, after stripping provisions that bogged it down last year.

Submitted by Elizabeth Redden on March 8, 2007 - 4:00am

Watchdog group says this year's dip in Congressional earmarks, a controversial funding source for research initiatives, was a fluke.

Submitted by Doug Lederman on March 8, 2007 - 4:00am

Senators and scientists consider ways to shift more funds to peer review and away from formulas.

Submitted by Doug Lederman on March 20, 2007 - 4:00am

Key senator applauds Zerhouni's "courageous" statement criticizing White House's 2001 policy.

Submitted by Elizabeth Redden on March 29, 2007 - 4:00am

House committee sends scholarship legislation to the floor with few major changes.