Why Science Funding Matters

Today is a solo episode with your host, Alex Chansky! I talk about why I do this show — in addition to some personal reasons, this channel is a great opportunity to make scientific research more accessible and understandable to the public! This is especially important in recent months as research funding cuts are proposed and our country’s top research institutions are cutting people & projects. So why is science funding important? Listen to find out more! 00:00 Why I do this show 01:20 Why Public Understanding of Science matters 05:36 Current Funding Threats 08:51 Long-term Funding cut impacts 15:30 Ask Some Questions Music: 368 by Dyalla