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Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Technology Translation
So.... can anybody translate what a funding agency means when they write "Describe the empowerment of new and high-potential actors towards
future technological leadership."
Seriously, WTF. I read that, and my mind just goes "[tech] [tech] [tech] [tech] [tech] [tech] [tech]" like in the script for a sci-fi movie.
I had a ton of problems with just the buzzword version of the word "disruptive", which seems like child's play compared to the sentence above.
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I would interpret that as being a buzzwordy way of saying "talk about teaching bright young science/engineering students". If that makes any sense in the context of your grant proposal; if not, beats me!
If you decide this proposal isn't worth your time anymore, might I suggest going Sokal on their asses and trying to out-buzzword them? :-D
I asked one of my colleagues who speakings Funding Buzzwords, and he indicated something different (pertaining to stakeholders and whatnot).
This proposal is going to get submitted. :)
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