Amidst emerging competitive threats from abroad (China and India in particular) and heated debates over intelligent design, stem cells and climate change: What is the future of science in America? What should the US do to preserve and build upon its role as a leader in scientific innovation?

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  • Submission Deadline: June 30, 2006
  • Maximum Word Count: 2,000

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