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US science rues ongoing demotion of research under President Trump
- US science is facing budget cuts and staff reductions in various government agencies under President Trump's administration, impacting programmes related to climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired over 300 employees at the National Nuclear Safety Administration before rescinding most of the sackings due to national security concerns.
- The NSF and CDC employees who were laid off have been reinstated, but the NSF is still reducing its workforce and research programmes, affecting initiatives like Research Experiences for Undergraduates.
- NASA is closing offices and reducing workforce, including cutting its science budget significantly, while the NOAA layoffs could impact weather forecasting and public safety during extreme weather events.
- The Trump administration's policies extend to climate science, with budget cuts at EPA, removal of climate change data from USDA website, and disruption of planning meetings on climate change.
- NIH is canceling grants related to DEI and transgender issues, facing direct and indirect funding cuts, while universities are navigating policies impacting international students and research funding.
- The US scientific community is pushing back through legal challenges, advocacy efforts, and rallies, warning of the potential threat to American science caused by the current administration's actions.
- A coalition of leaders, Vision for American Science and Technology, emphasizes the need for increased investment in science to maintain US competitiveness in the global arena of science and technology.
- The National Academy of Sciences president, Marcia McNutt, stresses the importance of stable federal funding for research to drive innovation and technological advancements that benefit various sectors, including AI and materials science.
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