"We need to acknowledge that it's okay for those use cases to come from the Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC). It's our responsibility to be able to help put the best minds here in the U.S., the best talent here in the U.S., to help unlock some of that research and innovation."
"Ironically, I had listened to Gianchandani's remarks last Friday before reading the outline of President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request with its gigantic increase for Defense Department (DoD) spending - to near $1.5 trillion."
"Much to my surprise, not only was federal research and development cut in that request for next year, but NSF's own next year's budget was cut from $8.8 billion to $4 billion."
The National Science Foundation's TIPS program focuses on use-inspired research to enhance national security. Erwin Gianchandani emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Department of War and Intelligence Community. Despite the need for innovation, the proposed fiscal 2027 budget significantly cuts NSF funding from $8.8 billion to $4 billion, while increasing Defense Department spending by 44%. This juxtaposition raises concerns about prioritizing defense over research and development, which is crucial for national interests.
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