An elementary law of physics states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
I like to think that a similar phenom- enon exists in the Belfer Center’s line of work. In fact, I believe the principle of it is encoded in our DNA: when challenges and crises arise, we respond—and often with greater force and determination.
2021 demonstrated this phenomenon repeatedly. Our community of faculty, staff, students, and fellows rose to meet daunting challenges with extraordinary resolve and expertise. They were unwavering in our mission to advance policy-relevant knowledge and train the next generation of leaders in science, technology, and international affairs.
