Scientists Defend Research Funding Amidst Political Tension
Multiple scientists serving on an independent board for a United States basic science funding agency were terminated from their positions on Friday. An index indicates the decline in US academic freedom began in 2020, predating the current Trump administration. Catherine Kinselbach noted that her index shows a decline in academic freedom in the US beginning in 2020. The development follows previous state-level efforts to limit university freedoms regarding curriculum and accreditation. Catherine Kinselbar, leader of the European Collaboration, stated the firings align with findings from the Global Academic Freedom Index. Kinselbar suggested the administration is using its position to politicize science. Researchers have expressed rising concerns about the White House's approach to science funding. Keevan Stassen, a board member, stated this to news hours.
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“Multiple scientists who serve on an independent board established to guide the United States' nearly $9 billion basic science funding agency were terminated from their positions Friday”
“Trump, on April 24, fired all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB).”
“Entire National Science Board fired by Trump2; no explanation”
“On Friday, April 24, 2026, the White House fired all 24 members of the National Science Board.”
“National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members…#technology #thegeektribunehttps://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/national-science-board-eviscerated-trump-admin-fires-all-22-memb...”
“The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation. The NSF board was created in 1950 to advise the president in Congress on science and engineering policy”
“L'administration Trump a renvoyé les 22 membres du National Science Board le 24 avril 2026, supprimant 76 ans de gouvernance scientifique indépendante aux États-Unis.”
“The Trump administration sided with Monsanto, now owned by Bayer. The president recently signed an executive order trying to drive more production of glyphosate”
“recently signed an executive order trying to drive more production of glyphosate agency is in the driver's seat, not anyone in Missouri.”
“The Trump fires the Board of the National Science Foundation.”
“The Trump administration is withdrawing its nominee to lead the National Park Service. Scott Socia had no prior experience in government.”
“The Trump administration is withdrawing its nominee to lead the National Park Service. As NPR's Kirk Seigler reports, Scott Socia had no prior experience in government.”
“The Trump administration is withdrawing its nominee to lead the National Park Service. NPR's Kirk Seigler reports, Scott Sosha had no prior experience in government.”
“Governo Trump toma medidas para acelerar deportacoes de criancas imigrantes”
“USA. Donald Trump zwalnia całą radę nadzorującą Krajową Fundację Nauki”
“Neil Flanagan, an architect and public historian, says the reflecting pool encapsulates that. You get some pool guys and then they refinish it in a way that is more suitable to a swimming pool at Mar-a-Lago.”
“L'avenir de la National Science Foundation est incertain. Après qu'une série de scientifiques, siègeant au National Science Board... ont été brusquement limogés de leur fonction vendredi.”
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