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The Importance of Funding and Mentorship in Scientific Research
49:26 - 57:35 (08:08)
Different funding sources, government and private foundations, provide resources for scientific research, while mentorship is critical for building the next generation of scientists.
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The concern for funding in research heavy institutions like MIT is prevalent, especially as researchers in computer science and AI are flocking to industry.
49:26 - 52:56 (03:29)
Summary
The concern for funding in research heavy institutions like MIT is prevalent, especially as researchers in computer science and AI are flocking to industry. However, it is important to find ways to improve teaching to enable better learning outcomes.
ChapterThe Importance of Funding and Mentorship in Scientific Research
Episode#105 – Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the importance of different funding sources like government, foundations, and others for scientific research while emphasizing the need for helping young people who struggle in finding faculty positions through mentoring programs and other initiatives.
52:56 - 55:50 (02:54)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of different funding sources like government, foundations, and others for scientific research while emphasizing the need for helping young people who struggle in finding faculty positions through mentoring programs and other initiatives.
ChapterThe Importance of Funding and Mentorship in Scientific Research
Episode#105 – Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Media Lab department must have a vision, and some of them do, in order to hire people with diverse backgrounds and tackle big problems such as curing cancer.
55:50 - 57:35 (01:44)
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The Media Lab department must have a vision, and some of them do, in order to hire people with diverse backgrounds and tackle big problems such as curing cancer.