Friday, November 9, 2007
Who doesn't like new things? From the laboratory to the patent office, basic research is the cornerstone for new ideas.
Basic research is at foundation of the creation and innovation of new thoughts, ideas and inventions. During our forums with faculty we have been reminded that it is at the core of the University mission and that it is one of the most sound means we have at our disposal to replenish our faculty ranks. What are your thoughts on basic research? How should that research be translated to the public? How can we enhance the experience of students through undergraduate and graduate research? Do students benefit from these experiences?
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I believe that basic and applied research have a great symbiotic relationship. To favor one too greatly would disadvantage the other. That being said we need to be sure we are fostering opportunity for our students and faculty to purse the subject matter they are most passionate about. If we fail to do this then we aren’t maximizing the value of the students and faculty. Basic research provides many opportunities and benefits that applied cannot. I think the faculty was smart to stress its importance. Conversely, we need not forget the importance of applied research, especially if we are consistently talking about how the University should serve the community, be that local or global.
The issue that is more important to some in the system than it is to others is that of funding. Applied research often has the benefit of being easily funded. If the system wants to make a push toward a greater amount of basic research it has to be prepared to support us monetarily.
In summary; a rising tide lifts all boats when it comes to basic research vs. applied research.
Being a student at NC State, the first thing I think of when I hear the word “research” is the engineering program. Those are the students that I constantly hear about doing research projects, having team missions, and having research requirements to graduate or proceed to grad school. I am not in the engineering program therefore, research means very little to me and my business major. I do keep it in mind that NC State is predominately known for being one of the elite engineering schools in the country, and there are many more opportunities and programs for engineering research that is established here. The engineering industry also just has that natural need for research development to keep it going. For instance, the textile engineering industry creates the necessity for research for new and improved materials to keep making advancements otherwise there would be no program. On the other-hand business management does not require constant innovations and ideas. To me, the only thing that changes the business world is the technology that it uses and affects it. Huge technological advances such as computers and personal pda's have re-formed how we do business, but nothing about doing business. A big problem is personal involvement I have invested, but something that would help with that is actually having programs and teams that start from nothing, and go take part in something where they can sit back when their work is done to see whether or not they made a difference. Seminars, lectures, and group meetings are dreadful to me. Something like coming up with a fundraising business plan for a company or even a group home by using marketing strategies and promotions for other charitable events is more intriguing. That is the closest thing to “research” for a business major that I can come up with.
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