Making the Case for Science: Representative Randy Hultgren Sees Room For Improvement in Federal Role

 

Representative Randy Hultgren (R IL) Bill Foster came to Washington in 2011 after the defeat, PhD, one of the few scientists in Congress. (Foster Congress in January a couple different district representatives Biggert (R IL) will be back after defeat.) Although Hultgren *, an attorney and former Illinois state legislator, a background in science, he U.S. House of Representatives Committee joined the Science, Space, Technology, and immediately on basic research as a lawyer made a name for himself.

perspective on the Obama administration witnesses Press universities, federal labs, and industry partnerships to strengthen between. The coalition last month by Science "Champion of Science", an advocacy group of research universities was named.

Fresh off a successful campaign for a second term, Hultgren, 46, with ScienceInsider last week about his agenda for the next Congress spoke. A revised version of his remarks.

Question of the biggest problems facing U.S. research universities have?

RH: The biggest challenge funding across the board support for our national labs is included. Take a step back, the importance of these institutions and is recognized interconnectedness within science. ... I know that people in government, especially Congress and the administration, you understand how important communication and discover the country's science and innovation as a global leader is not there.