Back on ’07 I posted on how the NSF thwarts Congress’ efforts to “pay for results” in research via prizes: NSF pulled the usual agency trick of stalling until Congressional pressure faded. and those who get the usual money the usual way made sure the official recommendation was for no change in that; only a little money, and only new money, should go to new methods.
Bungling Bounties
Bungling Bounties
Bungling Bounties
Back on ’07 I posted on how the NSF thwarts Congress’ efforts to “pay for results” in research via prizes: NSF pulled the usual agency trick of stalling until Congressional pressure faded. and those who get the usual money the usual way made sure the official recommendation was for no change in that; only a little money, and only new money, should go to new methods.
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