China's S&T Emergence: A Proposal for U.S. DOD-China Collaboration in Fundamental Research
Abstract
China is a world economic power and is rapidly becoming a world leader in Science and Technology (S&T). China has committed to an ambitious strategy to increase its investments in S&T and in a workforce capable of making it a world class center for technological innovation that will drive its future economic and national security. Recent visits to top Chinese academic institutions with strong S&T research programs demonstrated that they are attracting a cadre of excellent researchers trained in the top universities around the world. Indeed, many of the S&T leaders at these institutions, from presidents to department chairs to research institute directors, come from top U.S. universities where they maintain joint appointments. In addition, they are establishing research collaborations with top scientists around the world. Many are very interested in establishing fundamental research collaborations with U.S. scientists, including those from the Department of Defense (DoD). It is in the long-term interest of DoD to proactively seek out opportunities to engage in fundamental scientific collaborations with the top academic institutions in China. Through such collaborations U.S. scientists and engineers will learn new scientific techniques and strategies, avoid technological surprise, and develop beneficial working relationships that will enhance the nation's economic and national security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA479124
Entities
People
- Cheryl Loeb
- William L Berry
Organizations
- National Defense University