Higher Education and Research Challenges

The speaker, a university president, discusses the challenges faced by young scientists due to the lengthy and competitive nature of scientific careers. They emphasize the importance of making Princeton a leading institution and address national issues like federal regulation of higher education. The speaker also highlights the erosion of the social contract between the federal government and research universities, which threatens the future of research funding and the economic vitality of the United States.

What was the speaker's primary concern about the career path in science?

• Insufficient job opportunities

• Length and competitiveness of the process

• High cost of education

• Lack of interest among students

As president of Princeton, what is the speaker's main focus?

• Increasing student enrollment

• Improving the university's reputation

• Making Princeton the best it can be

• Expanding the campus

What national issue did the speaker address in their commencement speech?

• Online education

• Diversity in universities

• Student loan debt

• Federal regulation of higher education

What historical agreement is the speaker concerned about eroding?

• The social contract between federal government and research universities

• The agreement between public and private universities

• The partnership between universities and industries

• The collaboration between international research institutions

What does the speaker believe is crucial for the economic vitality of the United States?

• Investment in infrastructure

• Investment in education

• Investment in research and development

• Investment in healthcare