Knowledge economy


Knowledge economy

 

Arizona State president argues for federal funding for university-based research

A video interview with CBS News' The Takeout about vital role of university research in America's success and competitiveness.

Four science policy and education leaders sit on-stage during the 2025 NAS State of Science address while a fifth speakers shares remarks from a portable screen.

2025 State of Science panel

Video of a panel discussion featuring science policy and education leaders following the 2025 State of Science address by Dr. Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Science.

Two college students fill out paperwork while seated at a table.

Foreign students help make America great

An op-ed highlighting the important role of foreign students in US success and global competitiveness.

A hand holding up an imaginary lightbulb that is emitting images related to science and technology.

Universities are the invisible hand

A joint op-ed in Issues in Science and Technology on the role of science in nation-building, science funding and opportunities to improve the scientific enterprise.

Driving innovation to enhance the human experience

A short video on the critical roles of innovation and higher education in moving humanity forward.

A group of graduates in shadow celebrate by throwing their mortar boards in the air.

Higher education key to US competitiveness, security

A report co-chaired by President Crow details the vital role of universities in US prosperity and security.

A person in business attire sits and speaks into a microphone on-stage during a fireside chat about US research universities.

University research is the "invisible hand" in advancing innovation

A video excerpt describing how the iPhone exemplies the collective impact of academic research.

A person in business attire holds out a tomato in front of a table of students with laptops during a class lecture on innovation.

Rethinking public affairs at ASU

A video giving an insight look at the science policy and public affairs course co-taught by President Crow each spring at ASU.

Three people sit on stage holding microphones and discussing the role of universities during a large educational technology conference.

The role of universities in advancing democracy

A conversation exploring the role of higher education in strengthening democracy.

Crow on the outdated model of higher education

A video excerpt from a Washington Post Live interview about the Future of Work.

Side-by-side head shots of two science and technology policy leaders and authors smiling and dressed in dark clothing.

Enhancing trust in science and democracy in an age of misinformation

An op-ed in Issues in Science and Technology co-authored with Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences.

An illustrated gold wave design sits against a backdrop of stars in a dark sky.

Finding Collective Advantage in Shared Knowledge

An Issues in Science and Technology podcast interview on the historical impact of U.S. investment in science.