Fateful Choices: The Future of the U.S. Academic Research Enterprise

摘要

Part one presents an optimistic and challenging vision of the future of U.S. academic research. In this vision, the working group outlines the significant changes that it believes lie ahead for the research community. These include an emerging global research system, a broadened research workforce, new communication systems, and an expanded role for academic research in advancing social, health, and economic goals. Part two outlines the steps necessary to pursue this vision. Part three describes the changing environment for decisionmaking. Wise decisionmaking will require a broad perspective that encompasses the full range of elements essential to the enterprise -- people, programs, infrastructure, and financial support.