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To build 'peace through strength,' restore this pillar of US power Administration cuts are breaking the federal-academic partnership that incubates U.S. technology and talent.

The administration's cuts to science "threatens one of the most critical foundations of U.S. national security: the longstanding partnership between the federal government and American research universities." Learn more:

Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows An analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows the impact of the administration’s budget plan on the kind of studies that produce the most breakthroughs.

An analysis by AAAS showed that proposed cuts to science would slash basic scientific research by about one-third & “would essentially end America’s longstanding role as the world leader in science and innovation,” said AAU's @scipolguy.bsky.social.

The Surprising Scientists Hit by Trump’s D.E.I. Cuts

"The Surprising Scientists Hit by Trump’s D.E.I. Cuts"

Yes! Giving credit where it's due for their support of American science and innovation that keeps America winning with this CJS bill today-- big thanks for this to Chair Susan Collins, Ranking Member @murray.senate.gov, Chair Jerry Moran, Ranking Member @vanhollen.senate.gov

Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs Releases Recommendation for Updated, More Efficient, Transparent Research Funding Model | Association of American Universities (AAU) The Joint Associations Group (JAG) on Indirect Costs released its recommendation to Congress and the executive branch for a new model to replace the current facilities and administrative (F&A) cost st...

Facilities and administrative (F&A) costs are essential to the research that makes America safer, healthier, and more prosperous. Read the recommendation on a new F&A cost structure from the Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs: www.aau.edu/newsroom/pre...

As American Science Faces Cuts, Other Countries See an Opportunity | Association of American Universities (AAU) Several countries are trying to attract scientists in the United States with programs that offer support in the form of research funding, relocation services, and access to state-of-the-art labs.

France, Denmark, and Australia are just a few of the countries trying to take advantage of cuts to American science. Federal investments in scientific research have led to decades of U.S. dominance — why would we give that up?

A statement from AAU President Barbara R. Snyder regarding funding levels for NSF and NASA:

U.S. Policy Made America’s Research Engine the Envy of the World. One President Could End That. Someday, in the not-so-distant future, Americans may find themselves on the sidelines of science.

Federal funds for research basically do "double duty" by finding pathbreaking discoveries while also educating the next generation of scientists, said AAU's @scipolguy.bsky.social.

Tracking the Federal R&D Workforce | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

All eyes might be on the House and Senate, but I'm not done extracting everything I can from the PBR. So here's the Federal R&D Workforce tracker, that uses the FTE numbers to show historical data on employment at key agencies and programs, plus proposed FY 2026 levels:
www.aaas.org/news/trackin...

The administration’s budget plan, if adopted, “would essentially end America’s longstanding role as the world leader in science & innovation." Read more about the new @aaas analysis outlining the deep cuts proposed for #science in the FY2026 budget proposal.

NEW: NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA. HUD will take over the NSF building over the next two years.

NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."

Trump Seeks Cuts To STEM Education, Emerging Technology Job Training STEM education and job training at community and technical colleges will be implicated in funding cuts sought by President Trump at the U.S. National Science Foundation.

New for @forbes.com: #Trump Seeks Cuts To #STEM Education, Emerging Technology Job Training

More challenges for students and employers across the innovation economy.

www.forbes.com/sites/shalin... #scipol #edusky @abankston.bsky.social @scipolguy.bsky.social @ucs.org @aaas.org

Business Community Calls on Congress and the Trump Administration to Reverse Funding Cuts to Universities | Association of American Universities (AAU) “Many of us have founded companies and launched ground-breaking products based on campus discoveries, spanning biomedical engineering, gene therapy, pharmaceuticals, digital infrastructure, and aerospace technologies,” the business leaders wrote in an open letter.

On June 18, more than 250 prominent business leaders from across the nation issued an open letter affirming the critical role of research universities in driving innovation and American competitiveness.

Learn more ⬇️ www.aau.edu/newsroom/lea...

Was great discussion and enjoyed being a part of the panel.

Will US science survive Trump 2.0? President Donald Trump and his administration have gutted science agencies, terminated research programmes and cancelled billions of dollars in grants to universities. What are the long-term impacts f...

“Damage caused by the Trump administration, science-policy experts warn, could set the United States back for decades.”

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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‘Devastating.’ NIH cancels future funding plans for HIV vaccine consortia Researchers decry agency’s decision just as new leads reinvigorate search for long-sought vaccine

‘Devastating.’ NIH cancels future funding plans for HIV vaccine consortia | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Every time we go online, scan a barcode at checkout, or get an MRI, we use technology made possible by the National Science Foundation.
 
Today, I'm suing the federal administration to stop them from putting politics over science and cutting the foundation’s programs and funding.

16 States Sue Trump Over $1.4 Billion in Science Cuts

Sixteen states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, asking a federal court to block cuts in programs and funding for the National Science Foundation.

Congressional Biotech Commission Highlights Workforce Investment Needs National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), chaired by Senator Todd Young highlights biotech workforce needed to compete with China.

National Security Commission on Emerging #Biotechnology (NSCEB), chaired by Senator Todd Young highlights biotech #workforce needed to compete with China.

Sure enough NSF investments are front and center. #scipol #biotech

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Donald Trump’s attacks on science are unfocused and disingenuous. Far from unshackling scientific endeavour, the administration is doing it serious damage. The consequences will be bad for everyone econ.st/3Sld8QW

Trump administration’s escalating feud with Harvard affects breast cancer research The Trump administration's feud with major American universities escalated this week as a federal antisemitism task force notified Harvard that $450 million of the school’s research grants are being cut. That’s on top of the $2.2 billion it had previously frozen. Laura Barrón-López spoke with one of the affected researchers, Joan Brugge, director of Harvard’s Ludwig Cancer Center.

"The reduction in research funding would reduce the pipeline of disease impacting discoveries ... and cures for diseases," said Joan Brugge, director of Harvard's Ludwig Cancer Center about administration cuts to breast cancer research funding.

Cuts to F&A Cost Reimbursements Are Cuts to Lifesaving Research | Association of American Universities (AAU) Facilities and administrative costs are necessary to America’s scientific enterprise, writes AAU President Barbara R. Snyder.

AAU President Barbara R. Snyder explains how facilities and administrative costs (F&A) not only keep laboratories’ lights on — they’re necessary to conduct the research that makes Americans safer, healthier, and more prosperous.

Editorial and Content Officer - Washington, DC About AAU Founded in 1900, the Association of American Universities is composed of America's leading research universities. AAU helps shape policy for higher education, science, and innovation, promo...

We're hiring an Editorial and Content Officer! This role will support AAU's advocacy efforts by creating compelling written materials. Apply by June 1: aau.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1505992

1/6 In honor of the National Science Foundation's 75th anniversary, we're highlighting #NSFfunded research. A thread:

Statement Of AAU President Barbara R. Snyder on the Administration’s Revocation of the Ability of Any International Students to Attend Harvard University | Association of American Universities (AAU) AAU President Barbara R. Snyder commends Harvard University on its stated commitment to continue its ability to host international students and scholars in the face of an unprecedented coercion campaign to force the university to relinquish its constitutional rights and surrender its independence.

AAU President Barbara R. Snyder commends @harvard.edu on its stated commitment to continue its ability to host international students and scholars in the face of an unprecedented coercion campaign to force the university to relinquish its constitutional rights and surrender its independence.

Capitol Hill Briefing: Not Just Universities: How NSF Funding Opens Community College Pathways to the Future of Work and the American Dream REGISTER TODAY: Date & Time: June 3 from noon-1 PM ET Location: Rayburn House Office Building 2168, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515 Hosted by: The R&D Congressional Caucus, New America a...

🆕NSF cuts don't just gut universities. Join New America, the R&D Congressional Caucus, and the American Association of Community Colleges for a briefing around the value of the #NSF for the skilled technical #workforce and #communitycolleges.

Register and share: forms.gle/LNaF6PptDr2u... #scipol

Jennifer Zeitzer of @faseborg.bsky.social said “Members of Congress need to hear personal stories about how their constituents are affected by what happens in Washington"

Organizers @isakoditomassi.bsky.social and Emma Scales said they hope the campaign helps lead to future #scicomm training.

NSF, NIH Funding Cuts Spur Student-Led Science Communication Campaign In the wake of funding cuts from the Trump administration, Cornell University students and early career researchers are turning to local media to make their voices heard.

🆕From me in @forbes.com: NSF, NIH Funding Cuts Spur Student-Led Science Communication Campaign

@cornellasap.bsky.social's McClintock letter campaign aims to help federallyfunded students and early career researchers share their work in local media.

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#scipol #scicomm

If you followed me because you're jazzed about the McClintock Letters, and you didn't sign up to write one yet, why not?! Share with people who do not otherwise interact with science why your research is important & why it's worth protecting! We must work to repair trust and address misinformation.