"In recent years, both political and social pressures have conspired to limit the size of the federal investments into fundamental scientific research. Many highly capable researchers lack the funds needed to make progress in a timely fashion. However, if the US wants to continue to experience long-term economic growth, these early investments in fundamental R+D are critical. Assured science is a novel way to address these issues and optimize these limited investments."
– Rob Roser, Particle Physicist, Big Data Analyst