Instructor: Jack Hansen

No image available Biography: JACK HANSEN, PhD., spent most of his career helping lead research organizations in the federal government (e.g., NASA) and universities. He has written two books on the personal dimensions of retirement and worked with the OLLI National Resource Center. 

J. AARON SIMMONS, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy, Furman University

Classes by this instructor


(GOV10326) THE CHANGING FEDERAL ROLE IN U.S. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

(GOV10326) THE CHANGING FEDERAL ROLE IN U.S. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until December 31, 2026.

The U.S. R&D system-built after World War II by government, academia, and industry-fueled advances in computing, medicine, and space. In 2025, major funding cuts disrupted research institutions. This program explores the system's legacy and the public policy and ethical implications of reduced investment in scientific innovation.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library