Science Jun 04 New proposal would give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Politics May 12 Commerce Department launches process to fund tech hubs across the U.S. with $500 million in grants The $500 million is part of a $10 billion authorization from last year's CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotech. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Education Jan 15 Federal government spending bill investing billions in education Education programs will receive large funding boosts as part of the new bipartisan $1.1 trillion spending bill which passed the U.S. House of Representatives in January. By News Desk
Politics Oct 18 Watch More Debt, Fewer Jobs: How the Candidates Plan to Solve Rising Costs of College More Debt, Fewer Jobs: How the Candidates Plan to Solve Rising Costs of College…
Dec 11 Watch Tuition Cut for Some Middle-, Upper-Income Students Harvard recently announced cuts in tuition for middle- and upper-income students. Analysts Richard Kahlenberg and Scott Jaschik discuss the recent trend in making college more affordable. Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch Small Business in New Orleans Still Struggling for Survival After Katrina Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco announced a plan to provide interest-free loans and $100 million of federal funds in grant money for small businesses in New Orleans. The NewsHour reports on the struggle for survival as the city rebuilds after Hurricane… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch Report Finds Bias Against Women in Science and Engineering A report compiled by the National Academies of Sciences reveals a bias is preventing women from advancing in science and engineering at the rate of their male counterparts. An expert discusses the findings. Continue watching