Latest Promises In Science

Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Advance the biomedical research field
Despite big infusions from stimulus and Cures Act, annual funding is down compared to 2008 | December 20, 2016
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Double federal funding for basic science research over 10 years
Obama falls short on basic research funding goal | December 12, 2016
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Accelerate the development of new medicines, vaccines, and production capabilities
New center at NIH is taking up the challenge | January 10, 2013
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Ensure that stem cell research is conducted ethically and with vigorous oversight
2009 guidelines on embryonic stem cell research provide detailed oversight | November 30, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Improve and prioritize student science assessments
State science testing didn’t get federal push | November 16, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Attract more students to science and math
Lots of programs from Race to the Top | April 18, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Double federal spending for research on clean fuels
Research money has more than doubled | January 8, 2010
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Provide grants to early-career researchers
NIH gives early-career scientists grant money funded by stimulus | November 9, 2009
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Appoint an assistant to the president for science and technology policy
Obama appoints Holdren as science adviser | May 13, 2009
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Reverse restrictions on stem cell research
Obama signs executive order on stem cells | March 9, 2009