Government Research Funding
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Constance Said:
Does government funding corrupt scientific research?We Answered:
Private and government funding can both corrupt scientific research. They also enable scientific research.I just visited the Kitt Peak observatories, outside of Tucson, Arizona. I was astounded by their funding model. Most of the funding for all their research, on nearly all their telescopes, is provided by the NSF (National Science Foundation). Basically, the NSF provides blanket annual funding. A committee of practicing astronomers receives project proposals from the worldwide scientific community, and allocates resources based on the expected scientific value of the project. It's a level playing field, with resources allocated by merit. The scientists can spend their time doing science instead of fundraising.
Most sponsors are looking for knowledge and truth, and aren't biased toward a preconceived answer. Global warming is the most notable exception. The political motivations toward world government and government control are immense. Objectivity is nearly impossible.
For decades, IBM has been a leader in non-government research. By choice, they have supported a balance of theoretical and applied research. The applied research is obviously goal and product oriented, such as improved disk technology. But the theoretical is largely free to pursue science for its own sake.
Anita Said:
funding for military research? government funding?We Answered:
~ The Ministry of Defence~ The Department of Trade and Industry
~ The Home Office (Scientific Development Branch)
~ BAE Systems
~ Qinetiq
Alvin Said:
How much government funding goes into HIV/AIDS research?We Answered:
Here are some links to help you out honall the info that you'll ever need and more
for info
http://the-aids-pandemic.blogspot.com/20…
for actual numbers
http://www.aids.gov/funding/index.html
Nelson Said:
Is there still a problem with the government funding stem cell research?We Answered:
There should never have been a problem in the first place. The frozen embryos which were to be used in the research were slated for disposal. Stem cells have been predicted to be able to treat paralysis, heart disease, name-any-organ disease... This is a prime example of fundamentalism gone way too far.Sally Said:
Bush did not veto stem cell research, he vetoed government funding. Don't you know the difference?We Answered:
I couldn't agree more and I really hate that people don't realize that there's no ban on stem cell research, like you said. There's just very limited federal funding for it.Personally, I don't know where the constitution says it's the federal government's job to do research in medicine. Just haven't been able to pin point that line in there... not totally sure why.
Oh wait... maybe because IT'S NOT THERE!
The government does way more than it was ever meant to do according to our constitution, these days and we can thank people like FDR and LBJ for that.
Thomas Jefferson and many of the framers must be turning in their graves today.
But yeah, private companies should definitely be looking into this stuff... I'm sure there's a lot of money to be made if it works.
Anne Said:
Do you support the government funding stem cell research?We Answered:
Yes.Male, 46, Christian
Ronnie Said:
Should the Government provide funding for research on sexual behavior?We Answered:
Already does. Why? Links to HIV, other STDs...places more people into the health care system, which is very costly. Why? Unplanned pregnancies, children on welfare, etc.etc. It gives insight into educational programs needed, healthcare, etc. And, don't forget rape; programs, prevention, etc. There are many reasons the government is funding university professors to do research in these areas. (college prof)