Tag Archives: American Physical Society

Congressional proposal threatens scientific peer review

An op-ed in today’s San Jose Mercury News states how APS attempts to balance the necessity of scientific peer review with the public’s right to access the results of federally funded research. Read it here.

Deconstructing the iPad: How Federally Supported Research Leads to Game-Changing Innovation

By Michael Lucibella Following the release of the iPad 3, speakers on Capitol Hill recently extolled the important role that federally funded basic scientific research plays in the foundation of future technological innovation. Industry leaders in technological innovation and a Nobel laureate disassembled a virtual iPad to show Congress the many ways federal research contributed […]

APS Applauds President Obama’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Budget

APS commends President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget, which prioritizes scientific research, spurs innovation and keeps the nation on a path toward economic prosperity. APS is pleased that the President’s budget reflects the priorities of key scientific agencies that are crucial to our nation’s future competitiveness — the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the […]

Research & Development Critical to Advanced Manufacturing

The American Physical Society applauds President Obama’s new initiative to revitalize the nation’s economy by bringing together federal research agencies, universities and industries to support emerging technologies that will lead to high-quality manufacturing jobs. “APS is delighted that the White House has put a spotlight on advanced manufacturing. It is not only essential for the […]

APS Urges Greater Federal Investment in Energy Research

Gulf of Mexico oil spill illustrates risks associated with reliance on fossil fuels APS is pressing congressional leaders to increase research investments for future energy technologies that will strengthen energy security and reduce the likelihood of disastrous effects associated with fossil fuel exploration as evidenced by the BP oil spill. The Gulf oil spill — […]

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