techiewonk.bsky.social
Director, Innovation Policy at @rti.bsky.social (aka the Research Triangle Institute). Unapologetic wonk at the intersection of #science, policy, #innovation, and strategy. Ask me about R&D evaluation, innovation metrics, horizon scanning, and cocktails.
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The issue is that the vast majority of research has no economic value, because most experiments fail. But pursuing that research enables us to conduct the research that DOES have value. If you could predict the return from every research project, it would not be research.
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I did like this sign from the DC rally:
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Sen. Chris van Hollen after his speech
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As someone who does impact analysis and evaluation of research programs, the question about estimating the economic value of a project is complete BS.
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Absolutely. My mobile is 202-271-4257 if you want to figure out where/when to have a conversation
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See support.implan.com/hc/en-us/art...
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So the 2.64:1 multiplier is probably a significant underestimate of the full benefit of NIH investment in research
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Note—that’s exactly what this study measures: the multiplier effect of spending $ on staff, goods & services and how those $ cascade thru the economy. What it can’t measure: the substantial gains in productivity and quality of life from NIH-funded work to understand, prevent, and cure disease
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I’ve started my own mini-list of science policy folks I follow at bsky.app/profile/did:.... Also tagging @stuartbuck.bsky.social @leahstokes.bsky.social and @andrewmaynard.bsky.social