Who decides which scientific discoveries reach the public and receive funding?
In short: In this discussion, nanoscience leader Jeremy Baumberg examines the hidden mechanisms of the scientific world, exploring how research is funded and how much influence scientists truly have.
Jeremy Baumberg, a specialist in nanotechnology who has worked across academia and industry at institutions including the Universities of Cambridge and Southampton, explores the inner workings of science. He addresses critical questions regarding the balance of the scientific workforce and the gatekeeping processes that determine which research projects are financed and which stories reach the public.
Drawing on his experience developing devices for companies like IBM and Hitachi, Baumberg provides a perspective on the interface between academic research and industrial application.
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