|

Two Arizona State University Faculty Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows: What It Means for Research, Commercialization and Regional Innovation

Arizona State University announced that two faculty members were named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. This article explains the NAI Fellows program, the selection criteria, the implications for university innovation ecosystems and broader economic impact, and situates the announcement within national trends in university commercialization.

By Sultan Sikander | January 07, 2026 | 0 Comments

Türkiye’s push to climb the science and technology rankings: context, capacity and constraints

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Türkiye will “move up to a higher league” in science and technology. This article reviews the public pledge in context, examines current indicators and programmes, and outlines the structural obstacles and policy levers that will determine whether Türkiye can substantially raise its standing in global science and technology metrics.

By Sultan Sikander | December 23, 2025 | 0 Comments

Talent Cultivation Seen as Central to China’s Drive for Sci‑Tech Self‑Reliance

As Beijing stresses human capital to underpin its drive for scientific and technological self‑reliance, observers say policies to expand, retain and upgrade talent pools will be critical amid international tensions and rising R&D investment.

By Sultan Sikander | December 01, 2025 | 0 Comments

Open Questions: Shing‑Tung Yau on Why China Must ‘Chart Its Own Path’ to Technological Independence

Mathematician Shing‑Tung Yau told the South China Morning Post that China must 'chart its own path' toward technological independence. This article examines his comments in the context of China's industrial strategy, the global semiconductor squeeze, R&D trends, and the challenges of pursuing self‑reliance.

By Sultan Sikander | October 13, 2025 | 0 Comments