David Reinecke
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David Reinecke’s research lies at the intersection of science and technology studies, historical sociology, and the political economy of scientific funding. His work examines how financial constraints shape the practice and trajectory of science, particularly in large-scale, federally funded endeavors like planetary exploration. Reinecke’s major contribution is his analysis of “funding failure”—moments of fiscal crisis that, paradoxically, reveal the hidden social and institutional dynamics of science funding. His most-cited paper, “When funding fails: Planetary exploration at NASA in an era of austerity, 1967–1976” (2021), uses NASA’s planetary science program as a case study to show how budget cuts expose the everyday negotiations, priorities, and power structures that normally remain invisible. This work has garnered 4 citations, establishing him as a rising voice in critical science policy studies. Reinecke’s approach offers a novel lens for understanding how austerity reshapes scientific agendas, making his research essential for scholars interested in the governance of science, infrastructure studies, and the politics of knowledge production.
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