Science Without Borders: The Elsa Reichmanis Dilemma The recent awarding of China's highest honor to American scientist Elsa Reichmanis has sparked a heated debate about the role of scientific collaboration in an era of rising tech nationalism.
Her recognition is a testament to her pioneering work in materials science and highlights the complexities surrounding international research partnerships. Reichmanis's own experiences are instructive on this front.
As a trailblazer in chemically amplified photoresists, she spent decades collaborating with Chinese researchers.