NSF bets big on turning research into prosperity. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38301015/)

These scientists wanted to help different areas grow economically, so they decided to give money to 10 special projects called "innovation engines". These projects were designed to come up with new and creative ideas that could help the regions they were in become better and stronger.

The scientists gave money to these projects so that they could do research and experiments. They wanted to see if these projects could find new ways to make the economy in their regions grow. They wanted to find out if these projects could come up with ideas that would help people in those areas get better jobs and have more money.

By giving money to these projects, the scientists hoped that they could help the regions become more successful and have more opportunities for people to do well. They wanted to see if these projects could make a big difference and help the economy in those areas become stronger.

So, these scientists are supporting these special projects to see if they can come up with ideas that will make the regions grow and become better places for everyone who lives there.

Mervis J. NSF bets big on turning research into prosperity. Science. 2024 Feb 2;383(6682):467-468. doi: 10.1126/science.ado3857. Epub 2024 Feb 1.