Kim Budil, the first female director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, describes American science as rapidly evolving yet robust. She highlights the need for the U.S. to adapt to a faster-paced, competitive global environment and to balance capabilities across its scientific ecosystem. Budil emphasizes the importance of collaborating with emerging technologies, like AI, to ensure public benefit and manage risks. She is optimistic about the opportunities presented by new technologies and encourages early-career scientists to remain curious and open-minded.
QUESTION: How might the rapid changes in technology and science impact the way we learn and work in the future?
Kim Budil
