Here's the background for the title question. An enormous amount of research is being done by academics (myself included), in all manner of fields. This research is valued by the prestigious universities, which are all "research universities". They generally expect their (tenure-track) faculty to publish, and to keep publishing year after year. And there is a good deal of support of various kinds for academic research, from universities and government and private donors.
Research -- Who Needs It?
Research -- Who Needs It?
Research -- Who Needs It?
Here's the background for the title question. An enormous amount of research is being done by academics (myself included), in all manner of fields. This research is valued by the prestigious universities, which are all "research universities". They generally expect their (tenure-track) faculty to publish, and to keep publishing year after year. And there is a good deal of support of various kinds for academic research, from universities and government and private donors.