Trump plans significant cuts, threatening the future of the U.S. scientific enterprise and research funding
53m ago
UW Faces Hiring Freeze, Nobel Laureate Warns of Lost Talent and Research Opportunities
- The University of Washington (UW) has faced a temporary hiring freeze for non-clinical roles due to funding cuts from the Trump administration, impacting research and startup opportunities.1
- David Baker, a Nobel Prize laureate, noted that the opportunities for research are incredible, but the hiring freeze has forced them to turn away many talented applicants.1
- The cuts proposed by the Governor and state legislature disproportionately impact the UW, exacerbating the effects of federal funding reductions.1
- Helen Eisenach, a graduate student at UW, expressed concern that decreasing federal support for research could hinder the U.S.'s leadership in various fields.1
- The University of Washington faces a hiring freeze, impacting research opportunities and talent acquisition.
- Nobel laureate David Baker warns that the freeze limits access to talented applicants.
10h ago
1,900 Scientists Warned of Decimation of U.S. Scientific Enterprise by Trump Administration
- More than 1,900 scientists warned that the U.S. scientific enterprise is being decimated by the Trump administration's actions.1
- The letter emphasized the need for U.S. scientists to retain their independence and ability to explore scientific questions without censorship.1
- Woolf, an author of the letter, stated that the Trump administration's policies are removing the capacity of the country to conduct research.1
- The letter warned that the Trump administration is blocking research on topics it finds objectionable, affecting areas like vaccine safety.1
- Over 1,900 scientists raised alarms about the decimation of U.S. science and the need for independence from censorship.
Eos
14h ago
Over 2,000 Researchers Warned of 'Assault' on Science by Trump Administration
- Over 2,000 scientists, engineers, and researchers signed a letter to President Trump's administration, calling for a stop to its assault on science.1
- The letter warns that the nation's scientific enterprise is being decimated and urges the public to join the call to protect independent scientific inquiry.1
- The group criticized the Trump administration for ending funding for research and firing scientists.1
- The letter states that if the research enterprise is dismantled, the U.S. will lose its scientific edge and other countries will surpass it in various fields.1
- Over 2,000 scientists warn of a decimation of the nation's scientific enterprise and urge public support.
Go
18h ago
Scientists Warn Trump Policies Decimate U.S. Science and Create Climate of Fear
- Nearly 2,000 leading American scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have warned that the U.S. lead in science is being decimated by the Trump administration's cuts to research and a growing climate of fear that jeopardizes independent research.1
- The letter from scientists states that A climate of fear has descended on the research community, with researchers fearing for their jobs and removing their names from publications and abandoning studies.1
- Dr. Steven Woolf, a co-author of the letter, expressed that the very research that would help improve our health is being defunded, which is likely to have the opposite effect.1
- Dr. Ana V. Diez Roux, another co-author, highlighted that the Trump administration's stifling of scientific freedom could have a chilling effect on the future of science in the U.S.1
- Nearly 2,000 scientists warn that the Trump administration's policies are decimating U.S. science and creating a climate of fear.
Npr
24h ago
Scientists Warn of Losing a Generation Due to Trump Administration's Actions
- Scientists warned that the US risks losing a generation of scientists due to the Trump administration's targeting of universities and federal agencies.1
- The letter, signed by members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, states that the Trump administration is destabilizing the nation's research enterprise by cutting funding and pressuring researchers.1
- More than 1,200 scientists are considering leaving the US due to the administration's drastic actions, with 75 percent of respondents expressing this sentiment.1
- The letter emphasizes that the quest for truth requires scientists to explore questions freely and report findings honestly, independent of special interests.1
- Scientists express concerns about losing a generation and the destabilization of the research enterprise due to funding cuts.
- Over 1,200 scientists are contemplating leaving the US because of drastic actions by the Trump administration.
Theverge
28h ago
Nearly 2,000 Scientists Warn Public Over Trump's Attacks on Science
- Almost 2,000 US scientists and engineers warn that the Trump administration is decimating science and appeal to the public to stop these attacks.1
- The letter calls for the public to join the call to cease the assault on US science and to share the statement with others.1
- Nearly 2,000 scientists warn the public about the Trump administration's decimation of science and its impact on higher education.
Iflscience
33h ago
1,900 Scientists Warn Trump Administration Threatens Scientific Independence
- Over 1,900 scientists have signed a letter warning that the Trump administration is threatening scientific independence and urging it to cease its wholesale assault on U.S. science.1
- The letter describes a climate of fear in the research community, with scientists scrubbing papers and grant proposals of flagged topics.1
- Richard Aslin, a senior scientist at Yale, stated that the scientists want to ensure the public is aware that this issue is about the whole country losing a tremendously valuable resource.1
- Government funding for science has remained mostly steady for the past 50 years, but Trump's administration has proposed unprecedented cuts.1
- Over 1,900 scientists have signed a letter expressing concerns about the Trump administration's impact on scientific independence.
- The letter highlights a climate of fear in the research community.
Washingtonpost
40h ago
Doctors Warn of Assault on U.S. Science; Funding Cuts Threaten Health Research
- An open letter from nearly 2,000 doctors, scientists, and researchers warns that the Trump administration is waging a 'wholesale assault on U.S. science'.1
- Dr. Steven Woolf stated that the nation's scientific enterprise is being decimated due to cuts in funding and job losses in federal agencies.1
- Dr. Woolf emphasized that cuts in research funding will slow the discovery of new treatments for diseases like cancer and heart disease.1
- The letter highlights concerns that the very kind of research needed to improve American health is being cut, which could widen the gap in life expectancy.1
- Nearly 2,000 experts warn of a 'wholesale assault on U.S. science' due to funding cuts.
- Dr. Woolf highlights that these cuts threaten the discovery of new treatments.
Pbs
41h ago
Background
- President Donald Trump has proposed zeroing out the National Science Foundation's construction budget for fiscal year 2025, which includes $234 million for major construction projects.2
- NASA has cut $420 million in unspecified contracts that were deemed redundant or misaligned with core mission priorities, affecting various science agencies.2
- The Department of Health and Human Services plans to lay off about 10,000 full-time employees as part of a restructuring effort.1
- President Trump tasked OSTP Director Michael Kratsios with revitalizing the American scientific enterprise, focusing on securing U.S. leadership in critical technologies.2
- The latest intelligence assessment omits references to climate change, which were previously included as major security challenges.1
- President Donald Trump proposed zeroing out the National Science Foundation's construction budget for fiscal year 2025, affecting $234 million for major projects.
- NASA cut $420 million in contracts deemed redundant or misaligned with core mission priorities.
- The Department of Health and Human Services plans to lay off about 10,000 full-time employees as part of a restructuring effort.