Greg Hager

Greg Hager is a notable computer scientist and former director of the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate at the National Science Foundation (NSF). He has made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in the areas of robotics and computer vision. Hager has been an advocate for the importance of funding in technological research and development, emphasizing that reduced investment in early-stage research can hinder long-term innovation and economic growth. Recently, he was in the news for commenting on the detrimental effects of funding cuts to STEM programs under the Trump administration, which he believes will negatively impact the future of technological advancement in the United States.