We are restoring science to its rightful place

[exsequar]

How is this wonderful man our president? I just read the transcript of his speech at the National Academy of Sciences, didn't even watch the video, and I am in TEARS. He fundamentally understands the importance of science, how crucial it is to the entirety of the human endeavor, and I just want to give him a big hug. It also makes me want to stay in the sciences instead of considering an alternate career! Thank you, President Obama - it feels so good to be respected. It's highly likely that I will personally benefit from the extra NSF funding (or possibly NIH) and it feels like such a good moment to be a scientist. I'm kind of blown away.

One of my favorite parts:

For we must always remember that somewhere in America there's an entrepreneur seeking a loan to start a business that could transform an industry -- but she hasn't secured it yet. There's a researcher with an idea for an experiment that might offer a new cancer treatment -– but he hasn't found the funding yet. There's a child with an inquisitive mind staring up at the night sky. And maybe she has the potential to change our world –- but she doesn't know it yet.

In conclusion, &OBAMA;. ♥____♥

Comments

[bluejbird.livejournal.com]

Thank you for that link. I just read it and wow. It gives me hope for the entire world, you know? Things are on the change and it's going to get good, going to get better. It's nice to have people in power who give me hope.

[gestaltrose.livejournal.com]

Obama love!!!! :) I love that our president is SMART... as well as intelligent.