Hrabowski III, Freeman A.Tracy, J. KathleenHenderson, Peter H.2020-08-192020-08-192020-07-15Freeman A. Hrabowski III, J. Kathleen Tracy, and Peter H. Henderson, At a Crossroads: Reimagining science, engineering, and medicine—and its practitioners, PNAS 117 (31) 18137-18141 (2020), https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2013588117https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2013588117http://hdl.handle.net/11603/19463The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has cast a bright light on the importance of science and evidence (1). Epidemiologists have provided public health advice informed by experience with epidemics and are sharing best practices for halting the spread of the virus. Biomedical scientists are researching how the virus works, testing treatments, and racing to develop a safe and effective vaccine. This work reinforces previous calls from the National Academies and others for strong investments in science and mathematics education; science, engineering, and medicine research; and the translation of new knowledge into products and processes that improve public health, spur economic growth, and maintain national security.5 pagesen-USThis item is likely protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Unless on a Creative Commons license, for uses protected by Copyright Law, contact the copyright holder or the author.© 2020 National Academy of SciencesText