China Expands Research Funding, Luring U.S. Scientists And Students Enlarge this image toggle caption Prisma Bildagentur/UIG/Getty Images Prisma Bildagentur/UIG/Getty Images In 2003, Jay Siegel was up for a new challenge. "They get a bachelor's degree that is every bit recognized around the world" says Siegel. Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Palca/NPR Joe Palca/NPR "I'm actually born and raised in …