Abstract
ASSESSING U.S. LEADERSHIP IN science and technology has been the focus of many reports and meetings over the years. Although concerns over the nation's future as the leader in this area have been growing in the science and technology community, it wasn't until this year that bolstering U.S. science and technology made its way into the public mainstream. The boost came on Jan. 31 during the presidential State of the Union address. In his address, President George W. Bush noted that to maintain a strong economy, the U.S. must remain a global leader in science and technology. To that end, he rolled out the American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI), which is a blueprint to increase support for basic research and education in the physical sciences. Our greatest advantage in the world has always been our educated, hardworking, ambitious people—and we're going to keep that edge, President Bush said in his address. Tonight, I announce the American ...
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