Investments in higher education and research are proven drivers of economic growth. They are vital for the development of new technologies, processes, and a workforce that will advance our national security, our energy self-sufficiency, and our citizens’ health.
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Statement by Hunter Rawlings, President of AAU, on the five-percent increase in basic (6.1) Defense research funding approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on July 17.
AAU brochure: Why the Federal Government Funds Social and Behavioral Sciences Research
Statement by the Executive Committee of the Association of American Universities on the importance of the federal investment in research in the social and behavioral sciences.
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Learn about biomanufacturing and its importance to the U.S. military, including how synthetic biology helps turn biomass into fuels, create jam-resistant bioelectronic components, and develop self-healing textiles.
Learn how decades of university-based research into artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of U.S. military operations, leading to the development of predictive technologies that more accurately neutralize threats, protect troops, and bolster national security.