In an interview for Issues in Science and Technology, Simons Foundation president and NAS member David Spergel discusses the evolving landscape for science philanthropy, his outlook for the research enterprise, and remaining hopeful in an uncertain time.

The National Academy of Engineering has named T. Alan Hatton this year’s recipient of the Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education “for advancing an immersive, industry-integrated educational model that has produced thousands of engineering leaders, strengthening U.S. technological competitiveness and workforce readiness.” The annual prize comes with a $500,000 cash award.