Since the days of Ben Franklin flying his kite during a storm, America has played a large role in harnessing the power of electricity.  In 2003 the National Academy of Engineering declared the electrification of the U.S. the “greatest engineering achievement of the twentieth century”, ahead of even the automobile or airplane.  “Electrification” here refers … Continue reading →

What do the Boeing 707, the internet and nuclear fission all have in common?  They are some of the triumphs of government-funded research.  Public-private partnerships have led to breakthroughs across America’s wide range of industries and maintained our lead in several key fields including medicine, aerospace and computer technology.  Despite past success in innovation, we … Continue reading →