A government shutdown would disrupt critical research and higher education funding. Read AAU President Barbara R. Snyder's statement calling on Congress and the president to find a responsible way to keep the government running:

On September 15th, Business for Federal Research Funding, a coalition of chambers of commerce representing employers in 35 states, expressed their support for robust R&D funding for FY26. Read the letter:

"[The Golden Goose awardees’] stories are great examples of how federal funding for fundamental research pays off," said AAU President Barbara R. Snyder:

On October 10th at 9 a.m. ET, join AAU, in coordination with the Congressional Research and Development Caucus, for a briefing to discuss the path ahead for discovery science enabled by artificial intelligence. More information:

A coalition of business leaders and entrepreneurs are urging Congress to reject proposed funding cuts to the National Science Foundation, as it is a "cornerstone of U.S. competitiveness," @politico.com reports. subscriber.politicopro.com/f/?id=000001...

1/8 The 2025 Golden Goose Award ceremony was celebrated on Tuesday, September 16th. This year's award ceremony honored four scientists, whose research led to advancements in cancer treatment and disease diagnostics. 📷: Linnea Farnsworth Photography

"It is critical that the merit review process remains competitive and free of political bias and interference" so that only the best and highest-impact scientific research projects are awarded.

More than 6.5 million Americans live with Alzheimer's. On World Alzheimer's Day, we recognize Dr. Abby Cullen at the University of Oregon. She researches how zinc deficiency, which becomes prominent with age, impacts the development of Alzheimer's.

The 14th annual @GoldGooseAward ceremony has begun. The #GGA celebrates the unexpected & often serendipitous stories of science that have resulted in discoveries that have changed the world & improved our lives. It is always a great event! #GGA25 #SciPol

AAU's Board of Directors has endorsed the new Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR) model proposed by the Joint Associations Group. Read the full statement:

FABBS is hiring a short-term Tech Policy Fellow to focus on behavioral science and AI (link below). Share with early career policy wonks @ilpfoundry.bsky.social @asa-scipol.bsky.social @scipolguy.bsky.social @abankston.bsky.social @matthourihan.bsky.social @snapcoalition.bsky.social #scipoljobs

NEW: We're #hiring for a Research Integrity Specialist! You'll help manage ethics cases, support policy development, and foster an integrity-focused culture across our journals. Details and application 💼▶️ buff.ly/z87Bdi1 #AcademicSky #SciComm 🧪 #AcWri #PHDSky #ScholComms #OpenScience #SciPol

Structured & ongoing exchanges btw #scientists & #policymakers are “essential” for achieving #evidence-informed decisions state Heidenreich et al. Their analysis identified “enduring obstacles” that can be mitigated through a collaborative approach to #science-policy dialogue doi.org/10.3389/fear...

Great opportunity to come work with me and a great team @aau.edu.

Great opportunities to come and work with me and a great team @aau.edu!

The Trump administration's deep cuts to science may be inadvertently fueling China's scientific ascendance — potentially leading to a "brain drain" for the United States.

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:

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"

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

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...

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:

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.

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."

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

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...

“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 | 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.

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

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 www.forbes.com/sites/shalin...

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

"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.

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.

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:

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.

🆕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.

🆕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. www.forbes.com/sites/shalin... #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.

A little something that @emilyanthes.bsky.social and I whipped up: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/s...

1/6 America’s leading research universities have been in the news a lot lately. But what are research universities, and what do they actually do to make Americans' lives better?

Now get on the phone. Go to your Congressional reps' offices and let them have it. This is Russ Vought (director of OMB) and his special and truly weird vendetta and Chris Rufo's mission to drag the USA back to the Stone Age. No one likes this but these sad little men. Get to work.

“When it comes to supporting curiosity-driven scientific research, there is simply no replacement for the federal government.... industry tends to focus their own R&D efforts on applied research where they can better guarantee a direct return to the company on their shareholders’ investment.”

Survey: Americans Disapprove of Higher Ed Attacks The survey, which also shows a low overall approval rating for the president, indicates that Americans see the value in universities’ scientific research and consider tuition the biggest problem with... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4j2QNTh