https://colliand.com/tag/research-policy/research-policyWowchemy (https://wowchemy.com)en-us© 2026 James CollianderSat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000https://colliand.com/media/icon_hud40f89a7a92de510cc371f83445dc1ca_205872_512x512_fill_lanczos_center_2.pnghttps://colliand.com/tag/research-policy/https://colliand.com/post/unpredictable-societal-benefits-of-basic-research-illustrated/Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000https://colliand.com/post/unpredictable-societal-benefits-of-basic-research-illustrated/<!-- --> <p>The <a href="http://www.aau.edu/default.aspx">American Association of Universities</a> has a <a href="http://www.aau.edu/research/societal_benefits.aspx">trove of documents</a> illustrating the societal benefits of basic research. A wide portfolio of scientific investments selected strategically via peer review by scientists produces unexpected benefits. Here are some examples, courtesy of the AAU:</p> <p><img class="alignleft" src="Laser.jpg" alt="Laser" width="504" height="553" /></p> <p><img class="alignleft" src="Semiconductors.png" alt="Semiconductors" width="503" height="377" /></p> <p><img class="alignleft" src="google-1024x756.png" alt="Google" width="717" height="529" /></p> <p><img class="alignleft" src="iPod-1024x763.png" alt="iPod" width="614" height="458" /></p> <p><img class="alignleft" src="Microprocesser.png" alt="Microprocessor" width="503" height="377" /></p> <p><img src="DOD.png" alt="DOD" /></p> <p><img class="alignleft" src="GPS.png" alt="GPS" width="623" height="804" /></p>