For Scientists
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.
The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.
Overview of the Recovery Act
Communication is one of the most important aspects of science – whether publishing your research results in a peer-reviewed journal, talking to a reporter, giving a lecture to students, or discussing your research with the general public. But there are often barriers between scientists and effective communication. This resource Web site seeks to provide informative tools for scientists and engineers as they communicate science to broad public audiences.
