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The creation of a single-chromsome yeast, the first international entanglement-based quantum key distribution at the 1,000-km level, brain-like chips, research on ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays .
China has witnessed fast development in basic research fields in recent years, reflecting the success of efforts to build the foundations for a homegrown innovation environment.
The primary role of basic research in driving productivity and development has been repeatedly highlighted.
In 2016, the Chinese leadership set the target for China to become one of the most innovative countries by 2020 and a leading innovator by 2030, as well as become a leading global S&T power by the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People s Republic of China in 2049.
China Focus: Boosting sci-tech innovation with solid basic research
Xinhua
25 May 2021, 15:44 GMT+10
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) The creation of a single-chromsome yeast, the first international entanglement-based quantum key distribution at the 1,000-km level, brain-like chips, research on ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays . China has witnessed fast development in basic research fields in recent years, reflecting the success of efforts to build the foundations for a homegrown innovation environment. The primary role of basic research in driving productivity and development has been repeatedly highlighted. In 2016, the Chinese leadership set the target for China to become one of the most innovative countries by 2020 and a leading innovator by 2030, as well as become a leading global S&T power by the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People s Republic of China in 2049.
Fisher to become VP of research at University of New Mexico 18 Dec, 2020
Ellen Fisher will become vice president of research at the University of New Mexico after more than 27 years with Colorado State University.
Fisher, currently assistant vice president for strategic initiatives in the CSU Office of the Vice President for Research, will begin her role at UNM Feb. 22, 2021. In her new position, she will catalyze efforts to enhance research and academic excellence while addressing major global challenges and the pressing needs of New Mexico.
Leaving a legacy
Fisher received a bachelor of science in chemistry and mathematics from Texas Lutheran University in 1986 and a Ph.D. in physical-analytical chemistry from the University of Utah in 1991. She completed postdoctoral research at Sandia National Labs before joining the CSU faculty in 1993. Fisher has published over 160 original peer-reviewed articles across several disciplines and mentored 31 graduate students and more th
Ellen Fisher appointed UNM vice president for Research December 18, 2020
University of New Mexico Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs James Holloway has appointed Ellen Fisher as Vice President of Research effective Feb. 22, 2021. Fisher is currently the Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the Vice President for Research at Colorado State University.
“As a top-tier public research institution, our research enterprise is core to our mission and touches nearly every area of the university, all in service to the public good,” said UNM President Garnett S. Stokes. “I am excited to work with Professor Fisher to advance outstanding innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship at UNM, as well as to strengthen institutional collaboration and partnerships.”