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Protecting America's secrets while maintaining academic freedom.

Brooks A Keel1

  • 1Florida State University College of Medicine, 109 Westcott, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA. bkeel@fsu.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|March 27, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Post-9/11 security measures have impacted academic freedom, affecting research, publication, and speech. This analysis explores these challenges and suggests balancing national security with academic liberties.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Education Policy

Background:

  • The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and anthrax incidents prompted national security concerns.
  • These events initiated a debate on balancing national security with academic freedom in the United States.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define academic freedom and its four core tenets: research, publication, teaching, and speech.
  • To examine the impact of post-9/11 events on these tenets of academic freedom.
  • To propose strategies for maintaining academic freedom while ensuring national security.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of post-9/11 legislation and regulations impacting academic institutions.
  • Review of reported incidents and perceived threats to academic freedom.
  • Discussion of the implications for researchers, educators, and students.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchWar and Human Rights Abuses

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Main Results:

  • Academic freedom has faced challenges due to "sensitive" research restrictions, export controls, and select agent regulations.
  • Publication limitations and restrictions on foreign national collaboration have emerged.
  • Faculty free speech has also experienced restraint.

Conclusions:

  • Achieving a balance between national security and academic freedom requires careful consideration of policies and regulations.
  • Protecting academic freedom is crucial for the advancement of knowledge and education.
  • Proactive strategies are needed to safeguard academic liberties in a climate of heightened security.