Federal investment in science drives economic growth. A new @aau.edu report finds every $1 invested in R&D returns $5 in long-term economic growth. Learn more 💡 www.aau.edu/sites/defaul...

Thank you to Sen. Jerry Moran, @vanhollen.senate.gov Rep. Hal Rogers, and @meng.house.gov for laying the groundwork for final passage of the FY26 CJS bill. Cuts to NASA and NSF were limited, and we look forward to working with you on more robust research investments that safeguard U.S. leadership.

The federal government lost 10K+ STEM Ph.D.s in one year – a blow to innovation, public health, national security, and economic growth. Strong federal funding keeps this expertise in public service. More in @science.org ⤵️ www.science.org/content/arti...

Thank you to Sen. Susan Collins, @murray.senate.gov, Rep. Tom Cole, and @delauro.house.gov negotiating a bipartisan FY26 agreement that protects core science funding and delivers full-year certainty for agencies that underpin America’s economy. @democrats-appropriations.house.gov

STAC Statement Thanking President Donald Trump for Signing the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act

AI competition isn’t just about who has the best models—it’s about foundations: compute, energy, talent, and sustained investment in research and innovation capacity. The U.S. leads on many measures, but the picture is mixed. More from @time.com ➡️ time.com/7358519/ai-c...

NASA selected 3 new Moon science investigations under its CLPS initiative, leveraging U.S. industry innovation to advance Artemis. From 3D terrain mapping to subsurface drilling, this is what progress looks like when government and industry move forward together🌕 www.nasa.gov/news-release...

Yesterday's House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing sent a clear message: maintaining U.S. leadership in quantum will take sustained federal commitment and a strong bridge from research to real-world impact. More here 🔗 science.house.gov/2026/1/full-...

STAC's Statement on FY26 Labor–Health and Human Services–Education Appropriations Package

Sudip Parikh, CEO of @aaas.org and VAST Task Force member, shares how sustained advocacy is essential to maintaining and strengthening America’s science and technology leadership 🧪 bsky.app/profile/scif...

New reporting from @economist.com highlights how lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are stepping up in Washington, but protecting today’s funding is only the starting point if we want to maintain America’s competitive edge. www.economist.com/united-state...

Micron’s $100B investment reflects the impact of the CHIPS & Science Act in action. Strategic public investment in semiconductor R&D and manufacturing is strengthening U.S. supply chains, and marking a turning point for American industrial leadership. www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/belt...

In China, an AI tool developed by Alibaba and supported by government-funded partnerships is detecting pancreatic cancer before symptoms appear – a breakthrough in tackling one of the deadliest cancers. Investing in scientific discovery saves lives🧬⬇️ www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/w...

"We must create a domestic R&D environment that keeps pace with industry capabilities and promotes innovation right here in our communities." – Rep. Brian Babin at today's House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing. Read more: science.house.gov/2026/1/envir...

STAC's statement on FY26 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations legislation:

In our formal response to the White House Office of Science & Technology RFI on Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise, we emphasize that the U.S. is at an inflection point and a strategic framework already exists: STAC’s Vision for American Science & Technology (VAST) ⬇️ www.vastfuture.org

This week the National Science Board released a report calling for updates to the NSF's merit review to strengthen fiscal accountability, broaden participation and ensure federally funded research delivers economic benefits while also maintaining scientific excellence. www.nsf.gov/nsb/updates/...

The final FY26 NDAA shows how central science & tech are to U.S. security – but sustained, predictable funding is what keeps our research ecosystem strong. With appropriations still uncertain, investment matters more than ever. Read more from @aip-publishing.bsky.social🔗 www.aip.org/fyi/what-the...

“Firing world class scientists and pausing programs will hinder American innovation and our leadership in the world,” – @ross.house.gov at the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing yesterday. Now is the time to reinforce America’s S&T enterprise. science.house.gov/2025/12/full...

Young researchers are stepping up. SNAP’s nationwide district visits show how urgent science advocacy has become as FY26 funding hangs in the balance. When scientists share their stories, policymakers listen. Read more from @forbes.com➡️ www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...

A new report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology makes clear: America stays competitive when we invest in S&T. Continued prioritization of early-stage ideas and stronger data + AI tools is essential for U.S. innovation. From @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/11/25/b...

Important read on what it will take for the U.S. to stay competitive in science and technology. Investment in ideas, research, and talent—not just capital infusions—is what drives leadership. Full article from the DC Journal 👇 dcjournal.com/tech-future-...

"We urge you to protect the nation’s economic security and the well-being of the American people through robust funding of crucial scientific priorities." Read the STAC co-chairs' letter in support of FY26 funding levels in the Senate CJS bill: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...

NIH funding cuts halted 383 clinical trials this year, disrupting research across cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders. The U.S. needs a predictable R&D strategy and a strong research workforce to protect innovation and patient outcomes. @apnews.com 🔗 apnews.com/article/nih-...

A bipartisan report to Congress highlights how the US can face competition with China head-on by modernizing economic infrastructure, investing in emerging technologies, & strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. ⬇️Read more from @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

The reopening of the federal government is a reminder of the urgency of investing in S&T. The U.S. needs predictable research budgets, a strong workforce, and robust R&D funding to reinforce our leadership as global innovators. Read @nature.com’s breakdown 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

China’s rise in AI, manufacturing, and biotech shows what sustained investment in R&D can achieve. Investing in U.S. science and technology supercharges our economy and workforce, uplifts our communities, and secures our future. Read more in @theatlantic.com: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

STAC’s statement on the government reopening:

“The dulling of America’s scientific edge” isn’t inevitable – but it is a warning. As U.S. researchers look abroad, our leadership is at risk. We need renewed federal S&T investment to empower those who drive American discovery. From @postopinions.bsky.social🔗 www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Between 2020 and 2024, China’s research output grew 95%, while U.S. output increased by just 9.5%, per The Quincy Institute. America’s edge depends on renewed investment in science, innovation, and global collaboration. Read more 🔗 quincyinst.org/research/chi...

“Apprenticeships aren’t short-term training – they’re how we build the workforce of the future.” At today’s Senate HELP Committee hearing, labor and industry leaders emphasized the need for registered apprenticeships to drive innovation and keep the U.S. competitive.

"X-59 is a symbol of American ingenuity. The American spirit knows no bounds... This work sustains America's place as the leader in aviation and has the potential to change the way the public flies." – Sean Duffy, acting NASA administrator. Read more in Fox News here🔗 www.foxnews.com/politics/nas...

China’s automation boom shows what happens when a nation bets big on science and tech. As America faces unprecedented global competition, we must unlock the full potential of our S&T enterprise to secure our leadership. Read more from @telegraphnews.bsky.social: www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

Today’s Senate HELP Committee hearing on the future of biotech highlights what’s at stake for America’s global leadership. To out-innovate our competitors, the U.S. must empower our scientific enterprise to lay the foundation for the next generation of discoveries.

"As funding dries up and the pipeline of new talent thins, researchers worry America could give up its long-held edge in science and technology to other countries." More on the consequences of losing PhD's that go on to cure diseases and win Nobel Prizes in @axios.com👇 www.axios.com/2025/10/26/p...

The government shutdown is stalling science by halting grants and delaying research, putting America’s S&T workforce at risk. Every week without funding sets back U.S. leadership in the global innovation race. Read more on the impacts of funding cuts: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...

Today the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations considers legislation underscoring China’s growing ambitions for global dominance, and the urgent need for the U.S. to sharpen its science and technology edge. To stay competitive, we must invest in a robust S&T enterprise.

Today @commerce.senate.gov votes on establishing a national STEM week to enhance STEM education pathways for all students. Amid unprecedented competition, we must invest in the pipelines that will support the American innovation and prosperity.

A new NYT as-told-to series, "Lost Science," documents the work of researchers who have lost their jobs or funding after cuts by the Trump administration. Share your story with us! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/c...

When we invest in discovery, we fortify American innovation💡 Dr. Omar Yaghi, a 2025 Nobel Prize laureate that got his start in America's community college system, credits his first National Science Foundation grant to what ultimately led to his Prize in Chemistry. www.hvcc.edu/about/news/a...

#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. www.reuters.com/video/watch/...

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...

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...

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. www.axios.com/2025/10/05/b...

STAC’s statement on the federal government shutdown:

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.

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. Read: www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

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.