We Can build disruptive ideas that reimagine what science can achieve for Americans.
Visions of the future from the 20th century.
Who We Are
The Periscope is an NGO looking over the choppy waves of our current chaotic S&T ecosystem to define better horizons.
What We Do
We advocate for science and technology investments that lead to visible, local wins people can feel—healthier families, safer communities, better jobs, trusted information, and practical programs in all 50 states.
Beyond a Think Tank.
A Public Interest Design Lab
We believe in working with communities to define (and refine) priorities in S&T that will directly meet their needs. Pilots, iterative engagement, and direct resources development to make outputs directly relevant to the public.
Our Recent Work
Reform Longlist Published
September 2026
This is a hover function that will kick in for people who have a mouse.
Advisory Board Announced
August 2026
This is a hover function that will kick in for people who have a mouse.
First working group of
S&T-Corp Announced!
August 2026
How We Work
New ways to chart a horizon for science that aligns with our values.
Reform Longlist
Interdisciplinary collaborations create actionable ideas available for all levels of Gov to pick and run with.
Big
Swings
The Periscope convenes deep technical expertise to dive into the science and policy to achieve grand challenges for the public.
Proof in Context
The Periscope connects community and expertise. Working with partners to pilot ideas in real world settings.
Tangible Impacts
Across all stages of R&D
Reform Longlist: Agile ideas with clear actionable solutions.
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Meaningful reform the public could support.
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Dynamic implementation; Publish iterate and update
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Pathways that benefit the public without defaulting to a for-profit transition.
Big Swings: Ambitious goals that define new boundaries and directions.
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Plans to help with rollout. Shovel ready
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Deep technical expertise in policy, technology space.
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Tax dollars are imbued more equally and owned universally.
Proof in Context: New pathways for defining important research priorities
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Localized pilots demonstrate direct engagement and delivery to communities.
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Stakeholders have ownership in investment and outcomes.
Imagining new pathways for publicly funded science to be impactful.
Audacious ideas that inspire delivering more than faster research, shifting what we research, who is involved and how we use it.
Mission centered, public-impact strategy.
Converting expert insights, field-level engagement, and civic priorities into implementable project and policy designs for scale-partners.
Our Principles Shape our Ideas.
The Periscope was formed with a core desire to revamp processes that define who participates in shaping public investments in S&T. New institutional policies and programs that can carry public investment into community life build on the following principles:
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Define research models and S&T agendas that meet the tangible needs of the tax payer and sustain the R&D enterprise; help to funnel existing solutions towards needs.
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Include learned experience as valid perspectives and adjust to priorities of impacted communities.
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Recognize that groups have been working to address these problems locally. Partner with them as our bridge to engage communities holistically, historically and with respect.
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Build pathways for stakeholder ownership in both investment and outcomes, capturing benefits locally.
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Address systemic problems that had led to public disenchantment, and detachment.
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Create impact models that do not solely rely on for-profit foundations to provide the public with broad and lasting benefits.
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