Science—The Endless Frontier, and the Next 75 Years in Science

2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the publication of Vannevar Bush’s seminal report "Science—The Endless Frontier," which created a blueprint for U.S. scientific research in the post-World War II era. It empowered government support for innovation and basic research at the nation’s universities and the policies that ultimately drove U.S. prosperity, health, and national security. At a symposium celebrating this anniversary, we sat down with leaders of U.S. academic and government research institutions, scientists, policymakers, and experts at the center of science policy and public engagement to discuss the impact of Bush’s report and what is required for science to continue to advance human understanding and spark discoveries that benefit not just the U.S. but also the whole world.

In this video, Robbert Dijkgraaf, Leon Levy Professor and Director of the Institute for Advanced Study, joins experts at the center of science policy and public engagement to discuss the impact of Vannevar Bush’s 1945 report and what is required for science to continue to advance human understanding and spark discoveries that benefit the world.