【英文】波托马克政策研究所报告：重振美国科技（36页）

The election of a new president offers the country an opportunity to rebuild America with the  innovation, inspiration, and leadership that has characterized the nation for two and a half centuries. America has always led the world in technology, new and bold ideas, and an innovative  approach to solving problems and meeting challenges. Once again, it is time for the country to  re-embrace science and promote American leadership. The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies was established over twenty years ago during a politically turbulent era. Newt Gingrich and the Republicans had just taken over Congress, written  their Contract with America, and dissolved the Offce of Technology Assessment (OTA) on the  premise that it was too partisan when dealing with science and technology (S&T) policy issues  (a decision that has been much debated since). 

The Potomac Institute was formed to fll the role  of a non-partisan, objective, and technically-competent advisor to Congress and the Administration. The Institute—fercely independent of party—was founded on the principles that 1) science should inform policy and 2) policy should foster the growth of science. The Institute’s most  important work is anticipating emerging technologies and their associated policy implications,  and with this knowledge guiding investments to shape our desired future. Science and technology have long been the keys to progress in American society. Science  and technology have made our military strong, provided for national security, and driven our  economy as products and services advanced technologically. Further, the United States has  excelled in S&T development by demonstrating the power of the S&T enterprise to protect our  nation and drive economic benefts.