The Resistance Will Be Tweeted
Rejecting Trump’s science gag order, anonymous NPS Twitter accounts are still going.
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Trump Just Ordered Government Scientists to Hide Facts From the Public
He also immediately suspended all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contracts and grants.
Sudden Changes at the EPA, USDA, and CDC under Trump, Explained
Government scientists are being ordered not to talk about their research — and it’s only week one.
Trump Administration Restricts News from Federal Scientists at USDA, EPA
The curbs echo what happened in Canada six years ago.
NIH Director Francis Collins To Stay On, At Least For Now
Dr. Francis Collins, the director of NIH, "has been held over by the Trump administration," although it's unclear whether Trump may nominate a successor.
President Trump and Science: 10 Things to Look for (and Fear?)
U.S. scientists wait anxiously for the new administration to flesh out its policies.
Trump Administration Imposes Freeze On EPA Grants and Contracts
The Trump administration has imposed a freeze on grants and contracts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Scientists Are Protesting Trump’s Inauguration With A Nerdy Celebration of Research
Vaccines work, climate change is real — and scientists’ tweets for the Trump administration.
Despite Record Year, Research Funding Remains 'Huge Challenge'
Researchers across Harvard received a record-high $842.5 million in grants in fiscal year 2016—but some say they are bracing for federal funding cuts under the Trump administration and seeking alternative sources of research support.
Trump asks NIH Director Francis Collins to stay on
Long-serving geneticist to stay in position for time being
The Vital Role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the New Administration
The Vital Role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the New Administration
Science, technology, and innovation are vital to America’s economy and workforce, and the competitiveness of U.S. industry. The authors offer five recommendations to ensure the establishment of an effective White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Missouri Lawmaker Who Wants to Eliminate Tenure Says It’s ‘Un-American’
Legislation proposed by State Rep. Rick Brattin, a Republican, would also fix a "broken" system by requiring public colleges to publish the price of individual degrees and the job prospects for students who earn them.
For U.S. Science Policy, Big Shift Ahead
How Congress and Trump could affect the chemistry enterprise.
Cancer Experts Unveil Wishlist for US Government 'Moonshot'
From immunotherapies to diagnostics, an expert panel outlines research goals for broad initiative.
Surprising Contenders Emerge for Trump's NIH Chief
Reproducibility guru, former defence-research official and controversial entrepreneur rumoured to be on list, along with current NIH leader and a congressman.
Strengthening Global Sharing of Scientific Data and Research Findings
Principles promote access to Federal government-supported scientific data and research findings for international scientific cooperation
The New Face of US Science
Gary McDowell, Misty Heggeness and colleagues present census data showing how the biomedical workforce is fundamentally different to those of past generations – academia should study the trends, and adapt.
Newt Gingrich: Trump Administration Will Be Committed to Science
Gingrich, the former House speaker and adviser to the president-elect, said "this is going to be a very science- and technology-oriented administration."
Who Will Be The Next Director of the NIH?
This January will not only mark a new year but a new administration and with that over 4000 new presidential appointees across the federal government. One appointment that has the potential to either hinder or benefit the biomedical research community is that of the director of the National Institutes of Health.
Researchers Anxiously Await Trump’s Pick for Science Adviser
Trump’s timing on science jobs not unusual for presidents.
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