Category Archives: International science

Algorithms, China, Congress, and us

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Karen Saxe

Most of what you read in the news about Congress’s activities these days focuses on the debt limit, the infrastructure bill, reconciliation and generally passing bills to accomplish Biden’s legislative agenda to Build Back Better. Oh, and then there is … Continue reading →

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What you missed over the summer—Part 2

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Karen Saxe

  I know that most of you reading this are or will be teaching this fall and that probably means in-person for the first time in a while (and all the academic and emotional implications this carries), and with mask … Continue reading →

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After a slow start, the Trump White House is ramping up its science policy activities

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Karen Saxe

President Trump waited a long time before nominating a Director for the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Indeed, OSTP lacked a director for over 700 days, the longest vacancy since the office was created in 1976. … Continue reading →

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Trump v. Hawaii, why should we care?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Karen Saxe

On the last day of oral arguments of the current term, April 25, the Supreme Court will examine President Trump’s third travel ban. Specifically, the justices will consider the validity of Presidential Proclamation 9645 (September 24, 2017), captioned “Enhancing Vetting … Continue reading →

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Science under fire in the U.S.A.

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Karen Saxe

Sadly, this topic keeps begging me to write about it; you can consider this a continuation of sorts of my August 28, 2017 and December 1, 2017 posts. Brace yourself, this post is longer than usual and (I hope not … Continue reading →

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How does U.S. investment in science compare to that of other countries?

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Karen Saxe

I know you’ve been wondering. Federal investment in science supports the research of professors and graduate students at American universities, and funds our national laboratories. About half of U.S. basic research is conducted at universities and is funded by the … Continue reading →

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