In a bold move for science, more than 140 employees from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) have voiced their concerns over recent policy changes by the Trump administration. The staff, in a mostly anonymous letter, condemned abrupt terminations, funding cutbacks, and severe budget cuts that they say are threatening the foundation's legacy and scientific independence.
The letter, addressed to a key member of the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, strongly criticizes what the signatories call politically motivated and legally questionable actions. Similar protest letters have come from employees at the National Institutes of Health, the Environmental Protection Agency, and even echoes from the NASA Voyager Declaration.
This wave of dissent underscores the vital role of unbiased research in driving innovation—a theme that resonates with tech-savvy young professionals in science hubs from South Asia to Southeast Asia. Whether you're in bustling Bangalore or modern Jakarta, the message is clear: protecting independent research funding is crucial for our future 🚀🔬.
As debates continue, the call for congressional action to defend NSF's mission and workforce intensifies, reminding us all of the value of science that transcends borders and fuels progress.
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U.S. science agency members protest against Trump's science policies
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