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Trump and Harris are sharply divided on science, but share common ground on US technology policy

  • Written by Kenneth Evans, Scholar in Science and Technology Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University
Trump and Harris are sharply divided on science, but share common ground on US technology policyScience topics don't always come up during presidential debates – but they did on Sept. 10, 2024.Mario Tama via Getty Images

For the first time in American history, quantum computing was mentioned by a candidate during a presidential debate, on Sept. 10, 2024. After Vice President Kamala Harris brought up quantum technology, she and former...

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