[jude24]

It appears to me that much of the research money spent in the universities is wasted. Perhaps worse, the universities, in their lust for government research money, have neglected teaching.

Some professors have. Some still realize their primary function is to teach students. I still am in touch with one of those, even though I no longer use my Chemistry degree.

[Logophile]

Some professors have. Some still realize their primary function is to teach students. I still am in touch with one of those, even though I no longer use my Chemistry degree.

Any professor who puts teaching ahead of research will find it very difficult to earn tenure or promotion at a major university. The old adage "publish or perish" has been replaced by "get funded or get out" (at least in the sciences and engineering).