Science & Technology Action Committee
@scitechaction.bsky.social
A non-partisan coalition of non-profit, academic, foundation & corporate leaders working to strengthen American science & technology.
This week the National Science Board released a report calling for updates to the NSF's merit review to strengthen fiscal accountability, broaden participation and ensure federally funded research delivers economic benefits while also maintaining scientific excellence. www.nsf.gov/nsb/updates/...
Merit review for a new era at NSF
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December 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This week the National Science Board released a report calling for updates to the NSF's merit review to strengthen fiscal accountability, broaden participation and ensure federally funded research delivers economic benefits while also maintaining scientific excellence. www.nsf.gov/nsb/updates/...
The final FY26 NDAA shows how central science & tech are to U.S. security – but sustained, predictable funding is what keeps our research ecosystem strong. With appropriations still uncertain, investment matters more than ever. Read more from @aip-publishing.bsky.social🔗 www.aip.org/fyi/what-the...
What the NDAA Holds in Store for Science
Provisions on research security, grant policies, indirect cost rates, and more are packed into the latest version of the NDAA.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The final FY26 NDAA shows how central science & tech are to U.S. security – but sustained, predictable funding is what keeps our research ecosystem strong. With appropriations still uncertain, investment matters more than ever. Read more from @aip-publishing.bsky.social🔗 www.aip.org/fyi/what-the...
“Firing world class scientists and pausing programs will hinder American innovation and our leadership in the world,” – @ross.house.gov at the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing yesterday. Now is the time to reinforce America’s S&T enterprise. science.house.gov/2025/12/full...
Full Committee Hearing - The Genesis Mission: Prioritizing American Science and Technology Leadership
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December 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
“Firing world class scientists and pausing programs will hinder American innovation and our leadership in the world,” – @ross.house.gov at the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing yesterday. Now is the time to reinforce America’s S&T enterprise. science.house.gov/2025/12/full...
Young researchers are stepping up. SNAP’s nationwide district visits show how urgent science advocacy has become as FY26 funding hangs in the balance. When scientists share their stories, policymakers listen. Read more from @forbes.com➡️ www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
Students Advocate For More Science Funding
A national student-led effort shows how early-career researchers are engaging Congress on federal science funding amid continued uncertainty over FY 2026 appropriations.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Young researchers are stepping up. SNAP’s nationwide district visits show how urgent science advocacy has become as FY26 funding hangs in the balance. When scientists share their stories, policymakers listen. Read more from @forbes.com➡️ www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
A new report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology makes clear: America stays competitive when we invest in S&T. Continued prioritization of early-stage ideas and stronger data + AI tools is essential for U.S. innovation. From @statnews.com
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Federal biotech commission calls for retooling of scientific research infrastructure
A federal commission is calling for significant changes to the way the U.S. government funds and assesses scientific research.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A new report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology makes clear: America stays competitive when we invest in S&T. Continued prioritization of early-stage ideas and stronger data + AI tools is essential for U.S. innovation. From @statnews.com
www.statnews.com/2025/11/25/b...
www.statnews.com/2025/11/25/b...
Important read on what it will take for the U.S. to stay competitive in science and technology. Investment in ideas, research, and talent—not just capital infusions—is what drives leadership. Full article from the DC Journal 👇
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Tech Future Requires More Than Capital Investment – DC Journal - InsideSources
An announcement in August by the administration that it will take a 10 percent equity stake in Intel grabbed headlines, and rightly so. It signaled a
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December 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Important read on what it will take for the U.S. to stay competitive in science and technology. Investment in ideas, research, and talent—not just capital infusions—is what drives leadership. Full article from the DC Journal 👇
dcjournal.com/tech-future-...
dcjournal.com/tech-future-...
"We urge you to protect the nation’s economic security and the well-being of the American people through robust funding of crucial scientific priorities."
Read the STAC co-chairs' letter in support of FY26 funding levels in the Senate CJS bill: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...
Read the STAC co-chairs' letter in support of FY26 funding levels in the Senate CJS bill: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"We urge you to protect the nation’s economic security and the well-being of the American people through robust funding of crucial scientific priorities."
Read the STAC co-chairs' letter in support of FY26 funding levels in the Senate CJS bill: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...
Read the STAC co-chairs' letter in support of FY26 funding levels in the Senate CJS bill: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...
NIH funding cuts halted 383 clinical trials this year, disrupting research across cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders. The U.S. needs a predictable R&D strategy and a strong research workforce to protect innovation and patient outcomes.
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NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
NIH funding cuts halted 383 clinical trials this year, disrupting research across cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders. The U.S. needs a predictable R&D strategy and a strong research workforce to protect innovation and patient outcomes.
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A bipartisan report to Congress highlights how the US can face competition with China head-on by modernizing economic infrastructure, investing in emerging technologies, & strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
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Congressional committee urges swift action on escalating Chinese threats
Congressional committee warns of risks to the U.S. electrical grid and urges action against Beijing’s fast-growing space military capabilities and Taiwan threat.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A bipartisan report to Congress highlights how the US can face competition with China head-on by modernizing economic infrastructure, investing in emerging technologies, & strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
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The reopening of the federal government is a reminder of the urgency of investing in S&T. The U.S. needs predictable research budgets, a strong workforce, and robust R&D funding to reinforce our leadership as global innovators. Read @nature.com’s breakdown 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The US government shutdown is over: what’s next for scientists
Government researchers are heading back to work, but questions about the size of research-budget cuts will extend into next year.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The reopening of the federal government is a reminder of the urgency of investing in S&T. The U.S. needs predictable research budgets, a strong workforce, and robust R&D funding to reinforce our leadership as global innovators. Read @nature.com’s breakdown 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
China’s rise in AI, manufacturing, and biotech shows what sustained investment in R&D can achieve. Investing in U.S. science and technology supercharges our economy and workforce, uplifts our communities, and secures our future. Read more in @theatlantic.com:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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China Is Building the Future
The United States can learn from its technological success.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
China’s rise in AI, manufacturing, and biotech shows what sustained investment in R&D can achieve. Investing in U.S. science and technology supercharges our economy and workforce, uplifts our communities, and secures our future. Read more in @theatlantic.com:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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STAC’s statement on the government reopening:
November 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
STAC’s statement on the government reopening:
“The dulling of America’s scientific edge” isn’t inevitable – but it is a warning. As U.S. researchers look abroad, our leadership is at risk. We need renewed federal S&T investment to empower those who drive American discovery.
From @postopinions.bsky.social🔗 www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
From @postopinions.bsky.social🔗 www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The dulling of America’s scientific edge
U.S. researchers are increasingly looking to do their work abroad.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“The dulling of America’s scientific edge” isn’t inevitable – but it is a warning. As U.S. researchers look abroad, our leadership is at risk. We need renewed federal S&T investment to empower those who drive American discovery.
From @postopinions.bsky.social🔗 www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
From @postopinions.bsky.social🔗 www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Between 2020 and 2024, China’s research output grew 95%, while U.S. output increased by just 9.5%, per The Quincy Institute. America’s edge depends on renewed investment in science, innovation, and global collaboration.
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China’s Historic Rise to the Top of the Scientific Ladder
Long-term U.S. innovation potential will depend on renewing our own scientific capacities and remaining in touch with the global scientific frontier.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Between 2020 and 2024, China’s research output grew 95%, while U.S. output increased by just 9.5%, per The Quincy Institute. America’s edge depends on renewed investment in science, innovation, and global collaboration.
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“Apprenticeships aren’t short-term training – they’re how we build the workforce of the future.” At today’s Senate HELP Committee hearing, labor and industry leaders emphasized the need for registered apprenticeships to drive innovation and keep the U.S. competitive.
Empower the American Workforce — Vision for American Science & Technology
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November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“Apprenticeships aren’t short-term training – they’re how we build the workforce of the future.” At today’s Senate HELP Committee hearing, labor and industry leaders emphasized the need for registered apprenticeships to drive innovation and keep the U.S. competitive.
"X-59 is a symbol of American ingenuity. The American spirit knows no bounds... This work sustains America's place as the leader in aviation and has the potential to change the way the public flies." – Sean Duffy, acting NASA administrator.
Read more in Fox News here🔗
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Read more in Fox News here🔗
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NASA's 'quiet' supersonic jet completes first flight in potential breakthrough for commercial air travel
Lockheed Martin's revolutionary X-59 supersonic jet completes first test flight, designed to break sound barrier with quiet 'thump' instead of sonic boom.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"X-59 is a symbol of American ingenuity. The American spirit knows no bounds... This work sustains America's place as the leader in aviation and has the potential to change the way the public flies." – Sean Duffy, acting NASA administrator.
Read more in Fox News here🔗
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Read more in Fox News here🔗
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China’s automation boom shows what happens when a nation bets big on science and tech. As America faces unprecedented global competition, we must unlock the full potential of our S&T enterprise to secure our leadership. Read more from @telegraphnews.bsky.social:
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
China’s automation boom shows what happens when a nation bets big on science and tech. As America faces unprecedented global competition, we must unlock the full potential of our S&T enterprise to secure our leadership. Read more from @telegraphnews.bsky.social:
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Today’s Senate HELP Committee hearing on the future of biotech highlights what’s at stake for America’s global leadership. To out-innovate our competitors, the U.S. must empower our scientific enterprise to lay the foundation for the next generation of discoveries.
October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Today’s Senate HELP Committee hearing on the future of biotech highlights what’s at stake for America’s global leadership. To out-innovate our competitors, the U.S. must empower our scientific enterprise to lay the foundation for the next generation of discoveries.
"As funding dries up and the pipeline of new talent thins, researchers worry America could give up its long-held edge in science and technology to other countries."
More on the consequences of losing PhD's that go on to cure diseases and win Nobel Prizes in @axios.com👇
www.axios.com/2025/10/26/p...
More on the consequences of losing PhD's that go on to cure diseases and win Nobel Prizes in @axios.com👇
www.axios.com/2025/10/26/p...
The pipeline for Ph.D.s out of U.S. universities is shrinking
America graduates more Ph.D.s than any other country. They go on to invent things, cure diseases and win Nobel Prizes. But admission slots are disappearing.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"As funding dries up and the pipeline of new talent thins, researchers worry America could give up its long-held edge in science and technology to other countries."
More on the consequences of losing PhD's that go on to cure diseases and win Nobel Prizes in @axios.com👇
www.axios.com/2025/10/26/p...
More on the consequences of losing PhD's that go on to cure diseases and win Nobel Prizes in @axios.com👇
www.axios.com/2025/10/26/p...
The government shutdown is stalling science by halting grants and delaying research, putting America’s S&T workforce at risk. Every week without funding sets back U.S. leadership in the global innovation race. Read more on the impacts of funding cuts: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...
October 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The government shutdown is stalling science by halting grants and delaying research, putting America’s S&T workforce at risk. Every week without funding sets back U.S. leadership in the global innovation race. Read more on the impacts of funding cuts: sciencetechaction.org/wp-content/u...
Today the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations considers legislation underscoring China’s growing ambitions for global dominance, and the urgent need for the U.S. to sharpen its science and technology edge. To stay competitive, we must invest in a robust S&T enterprise.
October 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations considers legislation underscoring China’s growing ambitions for global dominance, and the urgent need for the U.S. to sharpen its science and technology edge. To stay competitive, we must invest in a robust S&T enterprise.
Today @commerce.senate.gov votes on establishing a national STEM week to enhance STEM education pathways for all students. Amid unprecedented competition, we must invest in the pipelines that will support the American innovation and prosperity.
October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Today @commerce.senate.gov votes on establishing a national STEM week to enhance STEM education pathways for all students. Amid unprecedented competition, we must invest in the pipelines that will support the American innovation and prosperity.
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A new NYT as-told-to series, "Lost Science," documents the work of researchers who have lost their jobs or funding after cuts by the Trump administration. Share your story with us!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/c...
Has Your Scientific Work Been Cut? We Want to Hear.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A new NYT as-told-to series, "Lost Science," documents the work of researchers who have lost their jobs or funding after cuts by the Trump administration. Share your story with us!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/c...
When we invest in discovery, we fortify American innovation💡
Dr. Omar Yaghi, a 2025 Nobel Prize laureate that got his start in America's community college system, credits his first National Science Foundation grant to what ultimately led to his Prize in Chemistry.
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Dr. Omar Yaghi, a 2025 Nobel Prize laureate that got his start in America's community college system, credits his first National Science Foundation grant to what ultimately led to his Prize in Chemistry.
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HVCC, UAlbany Alum Omar Yaghi Shares 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry | HVCC
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October 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
When we invest in discovery, we fortify American innovation💡
Dr. Omar Yaghi, a 2025 Nobel Prize laureate that got his start in America's community college system, credits his first National Science Foundation grant to what ultimately led to his Prize in Chemistry.
www.hvcc.edu/about/news/a...
Dr. Omar Yaghi, a 2025 Nobel Prize laureate that got his start in America's community college system, credits his first National Science Foundation grant to what ultimately led to his Prize in Chemistry.
www.hvcc.edu/about/news/a...
#DYK that from graduate labs to postdocs, America’s research institutions supported this years’ @NobelPrize science laureates on their paths to discovery?
As we celebrate the winners, let’s also remember that the next Nobel Prize may depend on how we invest today.
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As we celebrate the winners, let’s also remember that the next Nobel Prize may depend on how we invest today.
www.reuters.com/video/watch/...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
#DYK that from graduate labs to postdocs, America’s research institutions supported this years’ @NobelPrize science laureates on their paths to discovery?
As we celebrate the winners, let’s also remember that the next Nobel Prize may depend on how we invest today.
www.reuters.com/video/watch/...
As we celebrate the winners, let’s also remember that the next Nobel Prize may depend on how we invest today.
www.reuters.com/video/watch/...