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Use Case: UT-Arlington highlights the economic impact of research in Texas
The University of Texas at Arlington used a recent IRIS report to highlight the economic impact of its federally sponsored research projects across the state. Read the release at...
University of North Texas joins the IRIS consortium
The University of North Texas will join the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS), a consortium of America’s leading higher educational institutions focused on providing data to demonstrate the public value of sponsored scientific research. In fiscal...
UPDATE: Jason Owen-Smith: Congress’ failure to deliver on research funding threatens America’s long-term economic health
In a piece in The Conversation, IRIS Executive Director Jason Owen-Smith makes the case that Congress is failing to keep its promise on increased research funding, which threatens the long-term health of the American economy. The recent budget deal and President...
Workshop focuses on job quality measures — Jan. 23, 2024
The importance of creating good quality jobs has been highlighted in much recent legislation, including the Chips and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the InfrastructureInvestment and Jobs Act, as well as the renewal of existing legislation such as...
The Year in Review: 2023
The highlights of the past year at IRIS included: A project funded by the NSF that will help understand how investments in research relate to jobs and innovative industries in specific parts of the country. A project supported by Wellcome Leap on identifying the...