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1H. Holden Thorp is Editor-in-Chief of the Science journals.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|March 5, 2026
Summary
The Trump administration
Area of Science:
- Science Policy
- Scientific Workforce Development
- STEM Education
Background:
- US scientific community facing challenges under the Trump administration.
- Rhetoric and funding cuts discouraging aspiring scientists.
- Visa restrictions impacting international collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze the impact of recent US policies on the scientific workforce.
- Evaluate the effects on young scientists and international collaboration.
- Examine the role of the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) as an indicator.
Main Methods:
- Policy analysis of administration rhetoric and actions.
- Review of funding trends for scientific research.
- Assessment of visa policies affecting foreign students and researchers.
Main Results:
- Discouraging messages and funding cuts are deterring students from science careers.
- Reduced opportunities for young American scientists to collaborate internationally.
- The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is negatively impacted.
Conclusions:
- US policies risk diminishing the quality of the future scientific workforce.
- Support for scientific careers and international collaboration is crucial.
- The GRFP's treatment highlights broader concerns about science funding and policy.
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