Research That Solves North Carolina's Problems: The North Carolina Collaboratory is "working proof" of how state-directed research at universities can make publicly funded science accountable to the people of the state.

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Title:	Research That Solves North Carolina's Problems: The North Carolina Collaboratory is "working proof" of how state-directed research at universities can make publicly funded science accountable to the people of the state.
Authors:	WARREN, JEFFREY¹, RHOADES, BLAIR ELLIS²
Source:	Issues in Science & Technology. Winter2026, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p38-43. 6p.
Subjects:	Pollution, Educational cooperation, Government aid to research, Public-private sector cooperation, Trust, Emergency management
Geographic Terms:	North Carolina
Abstract:	The article presents the North Carolina Collaboratory as a model for state-driven research that rapidly translates university expertise into practical solutions for public problems, using the statewide PFAS water contamination crisis as a key example. Topics include the organization's unique legislative mandate and funding structure, its crisis-response capacity during natural disasters; and the deliberate building of trust between academics, policymakers, and the public.
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Abstract:	The article presents the North Carolina Collaboratory as a model for state-driven research that rapidly translates university expertise into practical solutions for public problems, using the statewide PFAS water contamination crisis as a key example. Topics include the organization's unique legislative mandate and funding structure, its crisis-response capacity during natural disasters; and the deliberate building of trust between academics, policymakers, and the public.
ISSN:	07485492