The Industrialization of Academic Research

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Summary
This article highlights a major shift in academic research from traditional government funding to corporate and private backing, bringing both commercial influence and heavy bureaucratic burdens.
Key Points:

• Industrialization: Research is increasingly funded by corporations and wealthy foundations, risking the independence of academic pursuits.
  
• Regulatory Red Tape: Exponential growth in regulations since 1990 means scientists now spend nearly half their time on compliance rather than actual research.
  
• Call to Action: National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt proposes six solutions, including reducing regulations, realigning academic rewards, and updating university-industry connections.
  

Conclusion: Academia has entered a "new world" where researchers must adapt to a highly commercialized and heavily regulated landscape.

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