Science & Technology Action Committee

As one 2025 science laureate put it: “Federal cuts to research funding could cripple science … it may take a decade to get back to where we were.”

#DYK that from graduate labs to postdocs, America’s research institutions supported this years’ @NobelPrize science laureates on their paths to discovery?

As we celebrate the winners, let’s also remember that the next Nobel Prize may depend on how we invest today.

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This U.S. Government Shutdown Is Different—Especially for Science President Trump’s budget office lays out guidelines for mass federal lay-offs as the U.S. government grinds to a halt

A federal government shutdown brings uncertainty for federally funded research and the scientists driving America’s leadership in science and innovation. Learn more about what’s at stake, from NIH labs to NSF grants, in @sciam.bsky.social: www.scientificamerican.com/article/this...

An impossible choice: How Trump’s ‘compact’ threatens our universities - The Boston Globe Former MIT president: This isn’t a compact. It’s an ultimatum.

STAC member and former MIT President L. Rafael Reif writes of President Trump’s compact: “This is an impossible choice that threatens to destroy one of our greatest assets as a nation — our universities and the brilliant people and ideas they attract and nurture.” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/07/o...

Bill Nye leads charge to save NASA science from deep Trump cuts "Cutting NASA funding means turning our backs on discoveries that change the world," Bill Nye said ahead of Capitol Hill rally.

Today, Bill Nye is on Capitol Hill alongside 300+ advocates fighting a 47% funding cut to NASA, which would undermine America’s leadership in scientific discovery. Science isn’t optional – it’s essential.

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STAC’s statement on the federal government shutdown:

How NIH funding cuts could stunt U.S. research for decades The larger issue is how the U.S. will choose to support science and medical research going forward.

The NIH is a critical engine for American innovation, economic advancement, and public health. Funding the NIH doesn't just support individual laboratories – it ensures America remains competitive, healthy, and secure for decades to come. Read more: www.fastcompany.com/91403785/nih...

In a recent piece, @fastcompany.com explains how the NIH "shapes the foundation of American science and healthcare by training scientists, supporting preventive health research, and creating the knowledge that biomedical companies can later build into new products.”

Failure to fund the S&T enterprise stalls progress, undermines our workforce, and threatens severe economic damage. In a letter to Rep. Cole, Sen. Collins, @delauro.house.gov, & @murray.senate.gov, STAC co-chairs urge appropriators to finalize FY26 legislation: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...

STAC congratulates Dr. Dario Gil on his confirmation as Under Secretary for Science @energygov.bsky.social.

Contributor: Revive America’s innovation economy before it’s too late Innovation and entrepreneurship are critical to the U.S. economy, and their foundation has been federal research.

In a new piece for the @latimes.com, Rep @rokhanna.bsky.social, venture capitalist Seth Levine, and journalist Elizabeth MacBride warn about America losing our global leadership to China and call upon policymakers to protect the future of U.S. innovation.

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The Golden Goose Award honors federally funded research that may sound obscure but yields breakthroughs with immense benefits for our nation. The 2025 awardees prove that federal funding for fundamental discovery research drives discoveries that can transform the lives of countless Americans.

“Because universities are not the sole nor even the most significant beneficiaries of the scientific research they conduct, they should not be alone in trying to save their R&D operations.” STAC member Rafael Reif shares a state-based solution for continuing investment in R&D.

Congress wants to cut the smartest investment taxpayers ever made Virtually every smartphone on the planet runs on a chip paid for by American taxpayers — a chip that I helped invent. Now Congress is moving to cut funding for the National Science Foundation that …

"This isn’t some ivory tower experiment or elite subsidy. It is an innovation engine and one of the most powerful drivers of U.S. economic strength." David Patterson discusses why Congress should invest in innovation and S&T in this op-ed.

America’s global leadership, security, and prosperity depends on continued bipartisan action and commitment across S&T industries. Read more about the event and see what academic and industry leaders had to say about the impact of federal funding for R&D: sciencetechaction.org/news-item/in...

Last week, a bipartisan group of leaders from across the U.S. joined us to meet the crucial moment we are in. As STAC Co-Chair Sudip Parikh said, "Let's make sure that this appropriations cycle sees funding for science in FY26 that matches the challenge that the world has put in front of us.”

NIH Budget Cuts Are a Setback for American Science As a declaration of national priorities, the White House’s blueprint sends a troubling signal.

The proposed budget slashes 15,000 lifesaving NIH research grants in the next year. Congress must protect the decades-long work of building a robust S&T enterprise or risk economic losses and stalled progress for generations to come. Read more: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

“Diminishing science sends the wrong signal about America’s trajectory, to its citizens and to the world,” warns the @bloomberg.com Editorial Board. Proposed budget cuts to the NIH threaten the future of American competitiveness in the midst of a high-stakes competition with China.

We are also grateful to the leaders from universities and industry who delivered powerful remarks: Chris Nomura of @uidaho.bsky.social, Nathan Hartman of Purdue University, Barbara Bichelmeyer of @universityofkansas.bsky.social, Isabelle Ferain of GlobalFoundries, and Mike Roman of ACCF.

A huge thanks to @cantwell.senate.gov, Senator Bill Cassidy, Representative Jim Baird, and @ross.house.gov for joining and for advocating for American science & tech leadership.

Congress has a responsibility to protect America’s economic stability, global leadership, and competitive edge by safeguarding our S&T enterprise. The next big breakthrough should happen in America.

STAC Co-Chair Sudip Parikh and leaders from around the country emphasized what’s at stake: the strength of our scientific enterprise, the future of U.S. leadership, an empowered S&T workforce, our national security, and cures for diseases that every American is impacted by.

Yesterday, leaders from across higher ed, industry, and government gathered at STAC's Capitol Hill reception to convey a clear and unified message: robust federal R&D investment fuels innovation and supports economic growth in communities across our nation.

We also have the honor of hearing from university leadership and business executives from some of the nation's top research institutions, including @uidaho.bsky.social and @universityofkansas.bsky.social. A strong science & tech enterprise benefits every American.

Looking forward to today’s STAC Capitol Hill reception focused on how federal research funding boosts U.S. innovation and benefits local communities. We'll hear from STAC's Sudip Parikh, Members of Congress, and higher education and industry leaders from across the country.

STAC Capitol Hill Reception Join the Science and Technology Action Committee (STAC) and national and local leaders for a conversation about the importance of a robust S&T enterprise for American competitiveness, the U.S. economy...

We'll hear from university leadership and business executives from some of the nation's top research institutions, including @uidaho.bsky.social and @universityofkansas.bsky.social. RSVP to advocate for the future of science: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This week, STAC will host a Capitol Hill reception to advocate for robust federal research funding to support American innovation and local communities. We’ll hear directly from STAC's Sudip Parikh, Members of Congress, and leaders in both higher ed and the S&T industry.

Empowering a strong NSF and NIH will benefit prosperity, health, and security for every American. Congress must continue to protect U.S. global leadership throughout the appropriations process. Learn more about the effects of proposed cuts: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...

Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows

New analysis by @aaas.org finds the proposed U.S. budget would mark the lowest federal investment in science this century. STAC Co-Chair Mary Woolley warns: “If approved by Congress, it will make the public less safe, poorer, and sicker.” William Broad/@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/s...

Without sustained federal investment, we risk losing our competitive edge and hindering American innovation. Strategic, expanded federal R&D funding is not optional, but a necessity in the race for global leadership. www.vastfuture.org/avenue-3