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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · 22d

The panel will take place on Friday, October 10, at 1:00 pm ET in Philadelphia, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available.

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · 22d

AASF’s Executive Director, Gisela Kusakawa, will join a distinguished panel on Defending Academics and Institutions in Foreign Interference and Research Security Matters, hosted by the Federal Criminal Law Committee (FCLC): fclcedpa.org/event/defend...

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · 26d

We call on lawmakers to reject the reinstatement of this discriminatory program and uphold America’s commitment to fairness, innovation, and global leadership.

Read the full letter and list of signatories here: www.aasforum.org/2025/09/12/c...

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · 26d

“Reinstating the China Initiative would revive a failed and shortsighted policy that hurt the workforce of scientists and innovators that our country depends on to stay globally competitive,” said Gisela Perez Kusakawa, Executive Director of the Asian American Scholar Forum.

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · 26d

82 civil rights & Asian American advocacy orgs - led by @aasforum.bsky.social, @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social, @stopaapihate.org & @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social - sent a letter urging Congress to strike harmful language in the FY2026 CJS bill that would revive the discredited “China Initiative.”

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · 27d

Today we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of first responders, service members, and communities. AASF remains committed to a safer, more united future that values every contribution. #NeverForget

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Aug 29

This competitive & prestigious award recognizes rising stars within the NAPABA membership who have achieved prominence & distinction in their fields & demonstrated a strong commitment to AANHPI civic or community affairs. Awards will be presented at #NAPABA2025.

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Aug 29

AASF congratulates ED Gisela Kusakawa on being announced as an award recipient today by NAPABA, representing about 80,000 legal professionals and students, at their annual convention with an anticipated 3000+ attendees: www.aasforum.org/2025/08/29/a...

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Aug 14

As the article reflects, this convening was more than an award ceremony; it was a powerful reminder of the vital role Asian American & immigrant researchers play in sustaining America’s leadership in science and innovation: www.aasforum.org/2025/07/29/h...

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Aug 14

AASF's 2025 Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony was the focus of recent coverage by @asamnews.bsky.social, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of Asian American scientists & engineers: asamnews.com/2025/08/14/s...

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Aug 6

A decade after his wrongful arrest, nearly half of Chinese American professors surveyed say they are avoiding federal funding to reduce their risk of prosecution: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/.... That’s not just a personal loss—it’s a national one. We cannot afford to lose talent to fear.

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Aug 6

In this powerful Q&A with @physicstoday.bsky.social, physicist Xiaoxing Xi reflects on the long-term impact of his wrongful arrest & the chilling effect it continues to have on academic freedom: pubs.aip.org/physicstoday...

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Aug 1

During the @apiavote.bsky.social National AAPI Leadership Summit, AASF ED Gisela Kusakawa joined panelists Judith Teruya (@capac.house.gov) & Hannah Liu (Advancing Justice | AAJC). The session on how orgs are responding to actions coming out of DC. We appreciate being part of a valuable convo.

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 30

“Mr. Kim has lived in the United States for nearly his entire life and is contributing to critical research that could save lives...it sends a chilling message to immigrant scholars that their rights and humanity can be disregarded,” -Gisela Kusakawa, Executive Director of AASF.

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 30

AASF is deeply concerned by the detention of green card holder and PhD student Tae Heung “Will” Kim. The lack of transparency & the denial of due process raise serious constitutional & human rights concerns: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 29

“This weekend reaffirmed that honoring the work of Asian Americans is an important part of our history that will inform how our country can foster and encourage a talent pipeline that helps America remain competitive on a global scale,” said Gisela Perez Kusakawa, Esq., AASF Executive Director.

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 29

With more than 2,000 registrants, this year’s event expanded into a three-day experience featuring over 15 panels and sessions, as well as more than 50 of the nation’s top minds in energy, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and leadership.

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 29

Celebrating our shared American history, the pursuit of scientific & research excellence & Asian American pioneers, the AASF, in partnership with Stanford Asian American Research Center, hosted the 2nd Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony: www.aasforum.org/2025/07/29/h...

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 28

We appreciate Gia, co-emcee of the Pioneer Medal ceremony, and her dedication to uplifting the stories of Asian American innovators like C.T. Sah, a posthumous recipient of this year’s Asian American Pioneer Medal.

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 28

AASF’s Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony was featured in a segment from Gia Vang on NBC Bay Area: youtu.be/6R2Q_NMI4aE

AASF on NBC Bay Area - July 2025

YouTube video by Asian American Scholar Forum

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 25

On Saturday, July 26, Jensen Huang, Founder & CEO of NVIDIA, speaks with Xuedong Huang, CTO of Zoom. This fireside chat during our Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium and Ceremony will be a great conversation. Our full agenda: ticket.aafuturefoundation.org

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 24

Tomorrow, Sec. Elaine Chao, 24th US Secretary of Labor & 18th US Secretary of Transportation, sits down with Sec. Steven Chu, 12th US Secretary of Energy & Nobel Laureate, for a Fireside Chat at the Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony: ticket.aafuturefoundation.org

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 23

"In a global race for talent, we cannot afford to lose the very people driving advances in medicine, energy, AI & other critical fields that impact all Americans." - Gisela Kusakawa

Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 23

Buried in its accompanying report is language that directs the Department of Justice to re-establish the now-defunct ‘China Initiative,’ a move that would revive a nightmare for Asian American scholars, especially those whose lives and careers were devastated.

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Asian American Scholar Forum @aasforum.bsky.social · Jul 23

In response to the scheduled House Appropriations CJS Subcommittee markup for its FY26 appropriations bill, In response, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, AASF, @stopaapihate.org & CAA led 50+ orgs to caution against the return of the China Initiative: www.aasforum.org/2025/07/23/c...

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