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Obama's legacy in science, technology and innovation

  • Written by Jonathan Coopersmith, Professor of History, Texas A&M University

As the old aphorism says, it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. Assessing the legacy of Barack Obama will be easier in a few decades when we can see the long-term consequences of his presidential decisions and initiatives.

An immediate analysis of his science and technology policies, however, reveals significant...

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