
Science & Technology Action Committee
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A nonpartisan coalition of non-profit, academic, foundation & corporate leaders working to strengthen American science & technology.
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https://sciencetechaction.org/ 19-01-2021 16:20:34
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Earlier today, AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh testified as a bipartisan witness before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, warning that without immediate action, the U.S. runs the risk of losing its position as a global leader in biomedical research and innovation.

“For more than 75 years, the United States has been the world leader in scientific research and technological innovation.” Thank you Sen. Susan Collins for convening a hearing about the dangers of losing our global leadership due to catastrophic cuts to critical research funding.

America’s research enterprise has massive return on investment, as Senator Patty Murray notes. While there are inefficiencies to address, across-the-board budget cuts won't solve them. #VAST provides a strategic, measured approach to fortifying our S&T ecosystem: vastfuture.org/avenue-1

.U.S. National Science Foundation undeniably protects our national security and economy. Dismantling NSF as China threatens our global S&T leadership plays right into their hands. More than ever, we need to bolster our S&T enterprise – not undercut it. Read more from Chelsea Harvey eenews.net/articles/nsf-i…

“The National Science Foundation is an extraordinary funding agency in that it funds basic research.” - Sudip Parikh. On Saturday, U.S. National Science Foundation celebrated 75 years. NSF is crucial to America’s ability to compete on the global stage and has driven discovery for decades. #NSF75 #NSFfunded

.U.S. National Science Foundation funded research gave us smartphones, Google, & tools that detect cancer. Now, as the agency turns 75, it's facing devastating cuts. Science fuels innovation & our economy. Let’s not cut the engine. #SaveNSF #NSFfunded #NSF75

.U.S. National Science Foundation funds S&T research at the core of U.S. national defense. As China aggressively ramps up investments to overtake America in innovation, we can’t afford self-inflicted wounds. Learn about the relationship between S&T research and national defense: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/upl…

"20 years from now, what is the language of science going to be?” – STAC Co-Chair Sudip Parikh Our competitors are taking advantage of these self-inflicted wounds. This brain drain will set us back for decades and cede our global S&T leadership. nytimes.com/2025/05/14/bus…


25 years ago, U.S. National Science Foundation funded research laid the groundwork for CRISPR. What started as curiosity-driven research led to treatment for a baby born with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder. This is what we lose with cuts to federally-funded research. npr.org/sections/shots…

Cuts to U.S. National Science Foundation impact virtually every area of science, from emerging technologies to biomedical research. Cutting funding for early-stage research will halt future breakthroughs and disrupt the nation’s future scientific workforce. Learn more: nytimes.com/interactive/20….

We can't compete in the race for global innovation leadership without pro-innovation policies. In a letter to Rep. Tom Cole, Sen. Susan Collins, Rosa DeLauro, and Senator Patty Murray, STAC Co-Chairs warn about the dangers of cutting funding to the S&T enterprise: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/upl…

Extending the R&D tax credit will boost industry and ensure more breakthroughs happen in the U.S. We’re grateful for the leadership of Senator Todd Young & Sen. Maggie Hassan on this pro-innovation policy to help secure U.S. global leadership in science & tech. young.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

We can't win the global innovation race and secure our science & tech leadership without federally-funded research. AGs from across the country are warning that cuts to U.S. National Science Foundation would "cause immediate and irreparable harm.” More from The New York Times: nytimes.com/2025/05/28/nyr…