Nobel Prize Winner Rainer Weiss on NSF's funding of LIGO

The NSF committee decided to proceed with an interesting idea. In 1986, a star chamber committee reviewed the field dispassionately and supported the NSF's actions. They recommended improved management, which led to the appointment of a new director, emphasizing the need for effective leadership.

What was the initial decision made by the NSF and the committee?

• To halt the project

• To continue with the idea

• To seek external advice

• To change the project's direction

In 1986, how did the star chamber committee approach their review?

• With bias

• With enthusiasm

• With skepticism

• Dispassionately

What was the committee's decision regarding the NSF's actions?

• To abandon the project

• To support the actions

• To proceed cautiously

• To hold back

What was the main suggestion made by the committee for improvement?

• Hire more staff

• Expand the project

• Improve management

• Increase funding

What change was implemented following the committee's suggestion?

• The project was terminated

• A new director was appointed

• The budget was reduced

• A new project was started