As the nation faces a myriad of issues – from the ongoing residual effects of the pandemic to the growing consequences of climate change – top academic minds are partnering to develop data-driven solutions to better inform federal and state policymakers and the Biden administration. The recently passed FY2023 omnibus spending package reflects this priority, with language directing federal agencies like the National Science Foundation to review its investments in biological research infrastructure and their impact and consider which approaches offer more flexibility to evaluate and maintain critical research infrastructure.
