Is knowledge transfer a moral imperative? by Diane Lebo Wallace at 12:00:00 AM Jan 27, 2008 writes:
Two panelists argued that knowledge transfer is a moral imperative. Rapid advances of biomedical discoveries can improve the health of individuals in developing countries. Knowledge of efficient and sustainable food production will be vital to feed the world's population. But knowledge transfer is also complex, and McCouch pointed out that it must go hand-in-hand with cultural understanding. In addition, one alumnus raised an interesting question: If America transfers its knowledge, will we lose our competitive edge?