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Is it time for a new model to fund science research in higher education?

  • Written by Brian Herman, Vice President for Research, University of Minnesota
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The United States is at a crossroads with respect to many societal issues – think about the challenges of improving human health, eradicating hunger, protecting human rights. At the same time,...

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