The Scientist: Time for a Global Science Corps

In a world increasingly fractured by national and cultural differences, scientists should be seeking ways to promote science as a universal activity with the potential to advance public welfare. One way to do this — and to help reduce economic and social disparities between nations — is to provide opportunities for well-trained scientists to work at those few places in developing countries where excellent scientific work is already possible. That is the goal of the Global Science Corps (GSC), a new program to build scientific capacity in the developing world. Article here.