The Science Coalition Congratulates Three Member Institutions for Collaborative Efforts to Develop Energy Efficient Microelectronics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Congratulates Three Member Institutions for Collaborative Efforts to Develop Energy Efficient Microelectronics…
...The Science Coalition Congratulates Nobel Laureates from Three Member Institutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Congratulates Nobel Laureates from Three Member Institutions WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Science…
...Science is Everyone | Crystal Curiosity to Cutting-Edge Chemistry
Dr. Karah Knope, a Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor at the Georgetown University, joined The Science Coalition to celebrate National Chemistry Week and discuss her groundbreaking…
...The Science Coalition Congratulates Marquette University for Receiving $2 Million Federal Grant to Develop Fuel-Flexible Combustion System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Congratulates Marquette University for Receiving $2 Million Federal Grant to Develop Fuel–Flexible…
...The Science Coalition Congratulates The Ohio State University for Receiving $12 Million Federal Grant to Expand Laser Technology...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Congratulates The Ohio State University for Receiving $12 Million Federal Grant to…
...Science is Everyone | Navigating the Future of Water Management: Insights from the Colorado River Basin
Madeline Pernat, a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder, joined The Science Coalition to share her innovative research focused on adaptive water management strategies…
...The Science Coalition Applauds University of Michigan for Securing $25 Million Federal Grant to Advance Coastal Research
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Applauds University of Michigan for Securing $25 Million Federal Grant to Advance…
...Science is Everyone | Mapping the Milky Way
Dr. Elisabeth Mills, a researcher at the University of Kansas, joined The Science Coalition to celebrate the wonders of the universe and discuss her groundbreaking…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Rutgers University for Earning $4.8 Million Federal Grant to Improve Care for Cancer Survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Applauds Rutgers University for Earning $4.8 Million Federal Grant to Improve Care…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Rochester Institute of Technology for Recent NSF Grant to Accelerate Semiconductor Research
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Applauds Rochester Institute of Technology for Recent NSF Grant to Accelerate Semiconductor…
...Science Coalition Statement on Tumultuous FY2025 Congressional Appropriations Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org Science Coalition Statement on Tumultuous FY2025 Congressional Appropriations Process WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Science…
...The Science Coalition Applauds the University at Buffalo for Receiving $2.5 Million NIH Grant to Enhance Drug Discovery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Applauds the University at Buffalo for Receiving $2.5 Million NIH Grant to…
...Science is Everyone | Bringing Research to Readiness-to-Play
After TSC’s Science of Sports event, we sat down with one of the featured researchers – Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Jessica Gill – to talk more…
...The Science Coalition Applauds the University of Florida for Receiving $12.5 Million NSF Grant to Study Polyploidy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Applauds the University of Florida for Receiving $12.5 Million NSF Grant to…
...Science is Everyone | Bringing Sports to All with AI and XR Tech
Dr. Tica Lin recently earned her PhD in computer science at Harvard University. Her work with the Harvard Visual Computing Group (VCG) focuses on Immersive…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Penn State Behrend for $2.5 Million Federal Award to Develop Cutting-Edge Industrial Battery Testing...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Applauds Penn State Behrend for $2.5 Million Federal Award to Develop Cutting-Edge…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Virginia Commonwealth University for NIH Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2024 CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs press@sciencecoalition.org The Science Coalition Applauds Virginia Commonwealth University for NIH Award WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Science…
...Science is Everyone | Sustained Funding for Resilient Communities
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez-Cruz is a Professor of Empire Innovation at the University at Albany’s Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC). At UAlbany, he teaches and conducts…
...Science is Everyone | The Cutting Edge of Public Health
Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, a professor of public health at the University of Maryland College Park, joined The Science Coalition for Celebrate Scientists Day…
...The Science Coalition Statement on President Biden’s FY25 Proposed Budget
The Science Coalition Statement on President Biden’s FY25 Proposed Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to President…
...TSC Calls for Bipartisan Action on Long-Term Research Funding Post Biden’s SOTU
The Science Coalition Calls for Bipartisan Action on Long-Term Research Funding Post Biden’s SOTU WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to President Biden’s 2024 State…
...The Science Coalition: “Congress Must Continue to Support U.S. Competitiveness by Investing in Science”
The Science Coalition: “Congress Must Continue to Support U.S. Competitiveness by Investing in Science” Proposed cuts would negatively impact funding for critical federal research agencies,…
...TSC Recognizes U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Maggie Hassan with ‘Champions of Science Award’
TSC Recognizes U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Maggie Hassan with ‘Champions of Science Award’ Award Recognizes Commitment to Advancing U.S. Scientific Enterprise WASHINGTON, D.C….
...The Science Coalition Urges Congress to Keep Government Open, Fund Research
The Science Coalition Urges Congress to Keep Government Open, Fund Research Coalition recommits dedication to advancing federally funded research at the higher education level…
...Science is Everyone | Mentoring Women in the STEM Pipeline
Dr. Jillian Cadwell, a researcher at Washington State University, joined The Science Coalition to celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day and talk about…
...The Science Coalition Welcomes Dr. Jill Pentimonti as President for 30th Anniversary Year
The Science Coalition Welcomes Dr. Jill Pentimonti as President for 30th Anniversary Year Coalition recommits dedication to advancing federally funded research at the higher education…
...Q&A with TSC President Dr. Jill Pentimonti
The Science Coalition (TSC) is excited to welcome Jill Pentimonti, Ph.D. as our new President! TSC sat down with Dr. Pentimonti to ask about her…
...The Science Coalition Announces Winners of 2023 Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge
The Science Coalition Announces Winners of 2023 Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The Science Coalition (TSC) announced the winners of…
...The Science Coalition: Stop-and-Go Funding Puts American Innovation in Limbo
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to provide stopgap funding for the federal…
...Science is Everyone: Saluting Our Veterans in the Research Workforce
To mark Veterans Day, TSC is saluting our former servicemen and women who have transitioned their talents from the armed forces to the U.S. research…
...Science is Everyone | Deuteration in Drug Development: Tiny Reactions with Big Promise
To mark National Chemistry Week, TSC invited Dr. Joseph R. Clark, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Marquette University, to take part in our campaign, Science…
...The Science Coalition: Stopgap Funding Patch Disrupts Balance of U.S. Research Enterprise
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after Congress passed a 45-day continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through November…
...Science is Everyone | Space Science To Surpass Our Wildest Dreams
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, TSC invited Dr. Carlos Lousto, Distinguished Professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology,…
...Now That the CHIPS and Science Act Is Passed, We Must Fund It Fully
This article also appeared in RealClearScience. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations season might be best encapsulated with the plot of a movie we’ve all…
...Science is Everyone | The Future of Water
As climate change intensifies, one of our most valuable natural resources – water – is at risk and communities across the country are contending with…
...The Science Coalition: U.S Competitiveness Hinges on Predictable Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ markup of fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations for…
...The Science Coalition: Steady and Sustained Funding Essential to U.S. Research Ecosystem
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ action for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations on…
...The Science Coalition: Funding Cuts to Research Agencies Hurt American Competitiveness
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ markup of fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations for…
...Science is Everyone | Building Stronger, Healthier Communities, One Datapoint at a Time
It’s Pride Month, and to celebrate, TSC has invited LGBTQ researcher Dr. Jessica Owens-Young, an assistant professor at American University, to take part in our…
...The Science Coalition: Stagnant Research Funding Hinders Innovation
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement in response to the House Committee on Appropriations’ action for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations…
...Science is Everyone | Improving Data to Better Understand Mental Health Among Minority Groups
Content warning: This post contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available by calling the Suicide & Crisis…
...Science is Everyone | Big and Small Ways We Can Help the Environment this Earth Day
With Earth Day just around the corner, The Science Coalition is pleased to be joined by Dr. Andrew Leakey for the next round of Science…
...New Poll: Two-Thirds of American Voters Support Increased Federal Investment in U.S. Research Enterprise
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today released results from a national poll focused on Americans’ perceptions of federally funded fundamental research which demonstrates widescale…
...Science is Everyone | 3 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self about Pursuing a Career in Research
March is Women’s History Month, so it is fitting that this month’s highlight for Science is Everyone: Voices in STEM is Dr. Erika Ganda, Assistant…
...To Win in the 21st Century, the 118th Congress Must Act on Science
This article also appeared in The Well News. Before the 118th Congress had even been sworn into office, a feeling of skepticism about operating under…
...The Science Coalition Commends Biden’s Proposed Budget Increases for Key Federal Research Programs
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 discretionary request: “Federally funded research is…
...Science is Everyone | Science Needs You: Closing the Diversity Deficit in STEM Talent
For nearly three decades, The Science Coalition has been a steadfast advocate on Capitol Hill for robust, consistent, and predictable federal investment in fundamental scientific…
...The Science Coalition: State of the Union Address Must Further Momentum Behind American Research
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in advance of President Biden’s State of the Union address, urging both his administration and…
...The Science Coalition: Statement on Passage of FY2023 Omnibus Funding Bill
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to Congress’ passage of the fiscal year (FY) 2023 omnibus funding bill: “The…
...The Science Coalition: U.S. Competitive Edge Depends on Congress Finishing FY23 Appropriations Work
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress passed a continuing resolution that provides stopgap funding for the federal government, including…
...The Science Coalition Announces 2022 Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge Winner
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today announced Mea O. Songco-Casey of the University of Oregon (UO) as the winner of its fourth-annual Fund It…
...The Science Coalition Announces 2023 Champion of Science Award Winners
Two Members of Congress Recognized for Supporting Fundamental Scientific Research Investment WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today announced the recipients of its Champion of…
...The Science Coalition: Stopgap Funding Defies Congress’ Promise to Support U.S. Research Enterprise
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress passed a continuing resolution that provides stopgap funding for the federal government, including…
...CHIPS and Science Is Just the Start
This article also appeared in InsideSources. The CHIPS and Science Act is a result of something exciting on Capitol Hill: a productive discussion about the…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Passage of the CHIPS and Science Act
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today released the following statement after Congress voted to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, sending it to President…
...The Science Coalition Commends Robust Increases for Critical Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved a minibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year (FY)…
...Building the U.S. Research Workforce: The Role of Federal Research Investment
The Science Coalition was pleased to recently host “Building the U.S. Research Workforce: The Role of Federal Research Investment,” which brought together researchers at all…
...The Science Coalition: Biden Administration Must Prioritize Consistency in Annual Research Appropriations
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget request: “We are pleased to…
...Representative Katherine Clark Presented with Champion of Science Award
Award Recognizes Rep. Clark’s Commitment to Fundamental Research WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC), Harvard University, and Northeastern University today presented U.S. Representative Katherine Clark,…
...Continuing Resolutions Are a Terrible Way to Fund Science
This article also appeared in RealClear Science. In sharply divided times, the president called for ambitious investments in research and technology near the top of…
...The Science Coalition: Delayed Full-Year Appropriations Provide Welcome Relief for Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress approved an omnibus appropriations package for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022,…
...The Science Coalition: Congress Must Complete 2022 Appropriations to Protect American Innovation
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after the Senate followed the House in approving another continuing resolution (CR) to provide stopgap…
...The Science Coalition Announces 2022 Champion of Science Award Winners
Four Members of Congress Recognized for Supporting Fundamental Scientific Research Investment WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today announced the recipients of its Champion of…
...The Science Coalition Commends House Passage of America COMPETES Act
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing,…
...The Science Coalition Announces Winners of 2021 Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today announced the winners of its third-annual Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge. Graduate and undergraduate students currently enrolled…
...Short-term funding patches won’t keep US innovation afloat
This article also appeared in the Washington Examiner Last week, Congress passed yet another continuing resolution that could stifle innovation. Although continuing resolutions should be treated as a…
...The Science Coalition: American Innovation Hinges on Congress Approving Annual Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress passed another continuing resolution (CR) to provide stopgap funding for the federal government,…
...The Science Coalition: Stopgap Funding Disrupts Research Enterprise and Threatens Vitality of STEM Workforce
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress passed a continuing resolution that provides stopgap funding for the federal government, including…
...The Science Coalition: Infrastructure Legislation Must Prioritize Research Enterprise
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement as Congress continues to negotiate legislation to invest in the nation’s infrastructure: “The research…
...Telling the Story of University Researchers
For the last three decades, The Science Coalition has been a steadfast advocate on Capitol Hill for robust, consistent, and predictable federal investment in fundamental…
...Tackling extreme weather on the home front thanks to federal research partnerships
By Dr. Chris Thorncroft, Director, Atmospheric Sciences Research Center and Professor, Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences, University at Albany The flooding that devastated Rensselaer and Montgomery…
...The Science Coalition: Underinvestment in Research Enterprise Perpetuates Unsustainable Pattern
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Appropriations approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 spending measures for…
...The Science Coalition: Modest Funding Increases for Research Agencies Shortchange Pioneering Work
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives approved an omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year (FY)…
...Robust Federal Funding at the Department of Energy’s Office of Science is Essential to a Sustainable Future
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved appropriations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Energy and Water Development, and Related…
...The Science Coalition: Funding for Research Agencies Should Reflect American Scientific Prowess
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved fiscal year (FY) 2022 appropriations bills for…
...The Science Coalition: Funding Cuts for Defense Research Hurt National Security and Innovation
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations reported a fiscal year (FY) 2022 defense appropriations bill that contains…
...House Approves Funding for Agricultural Sciences, Supports Rural Economies through R&D Investment
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Agriculture-FDA spending measure that includes funding for…
...House Prioritizes Fundamental Research Through Passage of “For the Future” Acts
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement following the House of Representatives passage of two key pieces of legislation: the “National Science…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Bipartisan Support for Key Federal Research Agencies, Commitment to STEM Workforce
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement in response to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s markup of the National Science Foundation (NSF)…
...The Science Coalition Commends Senate Momentum Around U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, formerly known…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Biden Administration for Prioritizing Federal Investment in Research
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s full fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget request: “In their FY…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Senate Confirmation of White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Dr. Eric Lander was confirmed as the Director of the White House Office of…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Senate Momentum to Confirm OSTP Director
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today released a statement following the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Dr. Eric Lander’s nomination…
...Federal Investment in Research Has Powerful Effect on Economy
This article also appeared in RealClearScience. There’s one avenue with proven success that isn’t talked about enough to help the nation’s economic recovery. Just as…
...The Science Coalition Releases Signature Report Detailing Economic Impact of Federal Investment in Fundamental Research
Research Spinoff Companies Support Nearly 100,000 Jobs, Add More Than $1.3B to U.S. Economy WASHINGTON– The Science Coalition (TSC) today released its fourth installment of…
...The Science Coalition Commends Biden’s Proposed Historic Budget Increases for Key Federal Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2022 discretionary request: “Federally funded university research…
...COVID-19 cannot be the grand finale for American research
This article also appeared in The Hill. In many respects, the COVID-19 pandemic has felt never-ending. But thanks to the dedicated work of scientists and…
...The Science Coalition Statement on House Committee Hearing Focused on Revitalizing U.S. Research Enterprise
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released a statement following the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s hearing, “Building Back the U.S. Research Enterprise:…
...The Science Coalition Announces 2021 ‘Champions of Science’ Winners
Six Members of Congress Recognized for Supporting Fundamental Scientific Research Investment WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today honors six members of Congress with the…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Bicameral, Bipartisan Commitment to Support Research Enterprise Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after the “Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act” was reintroduced in both the…
...The Science Coalition Commends Incoming Biden Administration for Prioritizing Science and Innovation
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after President-elect Biden announced the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy would be…
...The Science Coalition Commends Incoming Biden Administration for Prioritizing Science and Innovation
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after President-elect Biden announced the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy would be…
...The Science Coalition Honors the 2020 Nobel Prize Laureates
The Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Sweden is an annual occasion to celebrate the achievements of dedicated scientists and researchers whose work has left an…
...The Science Coalition Announces Winners of 2020 Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today announced the winners of its second-annual Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge. The Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge is a contest for undergraduate and…
...The Science Coalition Urges Congress to Include Emergency Relief for Scientific Enterprise in COVID Stimulus Bill
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released a statement regarding ongoing negotiations in Congress to pass COVID-19 relief legislation: “We are encouraged to see Congress…
...The Science Coalition Urges Funding Predictability for Researchers
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after the Senate Appropriations Committee released its proposed spending bills for fiscal year (FY) 2021:…
...Unpredictable Funding Is Crippling Important Science
This article also appeared in Real Clear Science. Our nation’s research enterprise faces two threats beyond its control, and one is entirely avoidable. It is…
...The Science Coalition Releases Preview of Its Signature Sparking Economic Growth Report
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today released a preview of its upcoming Sparking Economic Growth report, highlighting four U.S. companies born out of federally funded university research. Spanning across industry, geography, and funding sources, the companies illustrate the close ties…
...The Science Coalition Urges Continuity in Federal Funding to Protect Research Enterprise
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to provide stopgap funding for the federal government, including key research agencies, averting…
...The Science Coalition Commends Senate Momentum to Revitalize Research Enterprise
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today commended members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for approving the “Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act.” The measure, sponsored by Champions of…
...Representative Steve Stivers Honored with Champion of Science Award for Unwavering Commitment to Scientific Research
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio State University and The Science Coalition (TSC) today presented U.S. Representative Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, with the 2020 Champion of Science…
...The Science Coalition Commends Senate Effort to Support America’s Research Community
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) applauds a bipartisan group of senators for introducing the “Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act.” Led by Champions of Science Senators Ed Markey, D-Mass., Cory Gardner,…
...Why we need emergency funding for scientific research
This article also appeared in the Washington Examiner. When Congress returns to Washington, America’s 560,000-strong research workforce, conducting fundamental research at public and private colleges and…
...The Science Coalition Applauds House for Funding Key Federal Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the second appropriations package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021,…
...The Science Coalition Urges Senate to Provide Predictable Funding for Agricultural Research
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the first appropriations package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, which…
...The Science Coalition Urges Consistency for Federal Science Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 appropriations bills for…
...The Science Coalition Commends House Commitment to Agriculture Research
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement commending members of the House Committee on Appropriations for approving an overall $90 million…
...The Science Coalition Celebrates New National Science Foundation Director
Dr. Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan will lead the agency as its 15th Director WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released a statement after Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan…
...The Science Coalition Endorses Bipartisan Bill to Support America’s STEM Workforce
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) is endorsing the “Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act,” which would authorize approximately $26 billion in federal…
...The Science Coalition Commends Bipartisan ‘Endless Frontier Act’
Lawmakers Call for $100 Billion Investment in Technology Directorate WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today applauded Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senator Todd…
...The Science Coalition Celebrates 70 Years of the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF): “As the only federal…
...The Science Coalition Urges Congress to Invest in STEM Pipeline and Research
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement after endorsing a letter to Congress calling for increased investment in the entire research ecosystem…
...The Science Coalition Supports Bipartisan Call for Emergency Research Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) is supporting a bipartisan effort in the House of Representatives to include funding for scientific and medical researchers at…
...Universities are leading the charge to combat COVID-19
We are in the middle of an unpredictable and unprecedented time as the world grapples with the COVID-19 public health crisis. Every aspect of our…
...The Science Coalition Announces 2020 ‘Champions of Science’ Winners
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today announced nine members of Congress as Champions of Science. The award honors federal lawmakers whose actions and votes…
...Underfunding American Research Threatens Economic Development, Health, and Well-Being
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget request: “We are disappointed that…
...The Science Coalition Celebrates Launch of Congressional Women in STEM Caucus
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today celebrated the launch of the Congressional Women in STEM Caucus, co-chaired by U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Debbie…
...The Science Coalition Commends Full-Year Appropriations Deal
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition released the following statement after Congress passed packages containing all 12 appropriations bills, funding the federal government, including key research…
...TSC Welcomes New Leadership for 2020
As we close out a successful 2019, The Science Coalition (TSC) is pleased to welcome new leadership to its Board of Directors, which will be…
...The Science Coalition Announces Winners of 2019 Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today announced the winners of its inaugural Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge. Sumit Kar of the University of…
...TSC Celebrates 2019 Nobel Laureates
As the winners of the 2019 Nobel Prizes for outstanding work in medicine, physics, chemistry, and economics gather in Stockholm, Sweden to be honored for…
...Representative Pallone Recognized As 2019 ‘Champion of Science’
New Brunswick, N.J. – Today, Rutgers University, Princeton University, and The Science Coalition (TSC) presented U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) with the Champion of Science…
...The Science Coalition Urges Congress to Complete Long-Term Funding Bill
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition released the following statement after Congress passed a continuing resolution that provides stopgap funding for the federal government, including key…
...Representative Simpson Receives ‘Champion of Science’ Award
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today presented U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) with the 2019 Champion of Science Award, which honors members of Congress…
...The Science Coalition Urges Congress to Support Long-Term Funding for Key Federal Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition today released the following statement after the Senate approved a domestic spending package, which includes funding for the Agriculture and…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Funding for Key Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition today released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Appropriations approved the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations…
...The Science Coalition Commends Senate Appropriations Committee for Supporting Fundamental Defense Research
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition released the following statement in response to the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ markup of fiscal year (FY) 2020 appropriations for…
...Rep. Scott Peters Honored with ‘Champion of Science’ Award From UC San Diego and The Science Coalition
WASHINGTON – Today, the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) and The Science Coalition (TSC) will present U.S. Representative Scott Peters, D-Calif., with…
...The Science Coalition Commends Deal to Raise Budget Caps
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today issued the following statement after a tentative deal to raise the budget caps was reached between congressional leaders…
...Apollo 11 at 50
House Approves Increased Investments for Core Federal Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today commended the approval of Fiscal Year 2020 funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) at the…
...Federally funded research drives nearly one-third of U.S. patents, report finds
As researchers bemoan cuts in federal funding for basic science, a new study of millions of patents indicates the value of spending tax dollars on…
...The Science Coalition Commends Approval of Funding for Several Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to increase funding for the Department of Defense’s (DOD)…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Increase to USDA Research Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved a $30 million increase in Fiscal Year (FY)…
...The Science Coalition Unveils State-Level Analysis of Impact of Sequestration on Research Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) has released a new analysis of the impact to core federal research agencies’ state-level spending if Congress and the administration fail to reach an agreement to lift spending…
...The Science Coalition Commends Commitment to Science Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science,…
...The Science Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Energy, Defense Fundamental Research Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement in response to the House Committee on Appropriations’ approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Action on Labor-HHS Spending Bill
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement related to the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education,…
...The Science Coalition Celebrates Earth Day 2019
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in commemoration of Earth Day: “As we take time to celebrate the planet we share,…
...The Science Coalition Draws Attention to Sequestration’s Potential Impact on NIH
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services,…
...The Science Coalition Urges Congress to Protect NIST Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s hearing on the National…
...Celebrating TSC’s 25th Anniversary
By Dr. Morley O. Stone, Senior Vice President for Research, The Ohio State University Fundamental science is true to its name – it serves as…
...The Science Coalition Marks 25th Anniversary
WASHINGTON – This year, The Science Coalition (TSC) is marking its 25th anniversary as an unwavering advocate for federal investment in fundamental scientific research. Established…
...President, Congress Should Not Wait to Address Looming Sequestration Cuts
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after the Trump administration released its annual budget request, effectively starting the budget process for…
...Shaping the Engineers of Tomorrow
By Heather Bené, President of The Science Coalition As we near the end of this year’s National Engineers Week, let us take a moment to…
...America’s Research Universities Applaud Passage of FY2019 Spending Bills
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress approved the remaining seven appropriations bills for FY2019, averting another government shutdown and…
...America’s Universities Say Inconsistent Federal Funding is Hurting U.S. Science
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in advance of President Trump’s State of the Union, urging the Administration and Congress to…
...The Science Coalition Announces New ‘Champions of Science’ Awardees
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today announced 11 recipients of this year’s Champion of Science Award. The award honors members of Congress whose actions…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Confirmation of Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier as Director of OSTP
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement regarding the confirmation of Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier as Director of the White House Office of…
...Government Shutdown Jeopardizes American Science
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress and the Administration failed to reach an agreement to keep key federal agencies…
...Poll Shows Voter Support for Scientific Research
A new poll conducted by The Science Coalition (TSC) indicates that eight in 10 Americans support federal government investment in scientific research.
...Poll Backs Federal Science Spending That Trump Sought to Cut
As the 115th Congress nears its endgame on funding the federal government this month, a new poll shows clear public support for agency spending on science and technology…
...The 2018 Nobel Prizes and Fundamental Science
Today in Stockholm, the Nobel Prizes will be presented to the 2018 Nobel Laureates, several of whom share connections to The Science Coalition’s member universities….
...New Poll: 8 in 10 Americans Overwhelmingly Support Federal Government Investment in Scientific Research
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) today released results from a national poll conducted in the weeks following the 2018 election, which focused on Americans’…
...The Science Coalition Congratulates 2018 Golden Goose Award Recipients For Their Groundbreaking Work
Award Recipients Performed Their Fundamental Research At TSC Institutions WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) joined the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)…
...The Science Coalition Commends Congress for Approving Increased FY 2019 Appropriations for Fundamental Energy Research Programs
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to this week’s Senate and House votes to approve the conference agreement for…
...Funding basic science research critical for a scorched Colorado and a warming world
During my 16 years serving Coloradans as a congressman and senator, I met with folks from all walks of life — from ranchers on the…
...How should higher ed address the problem of losing faculty members to industry?
Dive Brief: As the economy shifts and certain industries become more lucrative to work in, there are cycles of “pressure” with “faculty being recruited by…
...The Science Coalition Presents Awards To Three New Champions of Science All-Stars
The Science Coalition Honors MVP Members of Congress WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) presented its Champion of Science Award to Senator Gary Peters (D-MI),…
...Seeking culture change: How to effectively communicate the benefits of institutional R&D
The economic narrative of postsecondary education is well known to most: Students get a degree, they have more skills, they can therefore contribute more to…
...University Experts Agree: Federal Funding For Fundamental Science Research Reaps Economic Benefits
Member Institutions of The Science Coalition Highlight the Economic and Societal Impacts of Fundamental Science Research WASHINGTON – Last week, The Science Coalition (TSC) and…
...George Nethercutt Jr.: Why Washington needs research in the 2018 Farm Bill
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is visiting Washington state on his “Back to Our Roots” tour around the country. His visit coincides with the…
...In Case You Missed It: Experts Agree That Federal Funding For Science Research Is Critical For America’s Position...
The Science Coalition and Bipartisan Policy Center Call For A Renewed Commitment to Federal Science Funding WASHINGTON – Yesterday, The Science Coalition (TSC) and the…
...TSC President on SiriusXM POTUS podcast
TSC President Anna Quider spoke with SiriusXM POTUS podcast host Tim Farley on the need for robust federal funding of basic science research. The interview was part…
...Opinion: America Needs to Recommit to Investing in Science
When it comes to science, the United States is getting its lunch handed to it by countries such as China, which not only invests more…
...Brain science to benefit from unexpected windfall in research funds
Autism researchers are no longer fretting over a shrinking pool of funds for the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Instead, they are awaiting news…
...Leading Science Advocate To Deliver Graduation Address At Doctoral Ceremony
Rush D. Holt, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will deliver the graduation address at Northeastern’s doctoral hooding and graduation ceremony…
...What Others Are Saying: The Passage of the FY 2018 Omnibus Bill and its Impact on Scientific Research
“We thank Congress and President Trump for investing in scientific research and development by signing the FY 2018 omnibus funding bill into law. Many Members…
...The Science Coalition Applauds Congress for Passing FY 2018 Omnibus That Supports Science and Promotes Innovation
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to Congress’ passage of the fiscal year (FY) 2018 omnibus appropriations bill: “The…
...In Case You Missed It: Experts Agree That Federal Funding For Basic Science Research Is Critical For America’s...
Princeton University, Third Way, ClearPath, Bipartisan Policy Center and Siemens Support Federal Investment in America’s Energy Research WASHINGTON – Yesterday, The Science Coalition (TSC) hosted…
...American Energy: How Research Powers Today and Tomorrow
Please join The Science Coalition for a special discussion on American Energy: How Research Powers Today and Tomorrow WHEN: Monday, March 19th, 2018 2:00 – 3:00pm ET WHERE:…
...Remembering Louise Slaughter, 1929–2018
US Congresswoman Louise Slaughter died on Friday, March 16, after having been hospitalized for a fall at her Washington, D.C. residence last week. Slaughter represented New…
...The Science Coalition Mourns the Loss of Science Champion Rep. Louise Slaughter
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to the news that Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY-25) passed away early Friday morning:…
...Sen. Gary Peters receives Champion of Science Award at UM
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Science Coalition presented U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., with its Champion of Science Award on Monday, March 12, recognizing his commitment to…
...Senator Gary Peters Receives Champion Of Science Award For Leadership On Basic Science Research & Innovation
The Science Coalition Recognizes U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Scientific Research WASHINGTON, DC – The Science Coalition (TSC)…
...The Science Coalition: President’s Budget Request Fails to Grow Key Research Agencies
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement in response to the President’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2019: “Despite the recent…
...Basic science research powers historic Space X rocket launch
WASHINGTON. Earlier this week, the launch of the Space X Falcon Heavy proved to be a successful scientific feat that reignited American interest in our mission…
...The Science Coalition: Budget Deal Produces Much-Needed Stability for Scientific Research
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress approved an agreement to increase federal spending caps for fiscal years 2018 and…
...Anna Quider elected president of D.C.-based Science Coalition
NIU’s Anna Quider will play a leading role this year in advocating for federal research funding to the nation’s universities.
...The Science Coalition: Government Shutdown Could Cripple Critical American Scientific Research Funding
WASHINGTON – The Science Coalition (TSC) released the following statement after Congress failed to pass a short-term continuing resolution to fund the federal government: “The…
...America must get out of the woods on medical research funding
Congress is finally (hopefully) about to vote on the 2018 federal budget and in doing so, will determine funding levels for critical medical research infrastructure.
...American-made innovation begins with federally funded research
Members of Congress return to Washington this week with a daunting task in front of them: reaching agreement on funding the federal budget for the…
...Science Coalition to Host Congressional Briefings Featuring Companies Created from Federally Funded Research
On October 25, The Science Coalition will host two briefings on Capitol Hill with the researcher-entrepreneurs and CEOs of companies spun out of federally funded…
...The Science Coalition Issues Request for Proposals
The Science Coalition (TSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 50 leading American public and private research universities. Our mission is to…
...Media Advisory: The State of American Science
The Science Coalition and the Association of American Universities will host an on-the-record discussion with senior research officers from top U.S. universities about the state…
...Extreme Funding Cuts Would Harm America’s Research Enterprise
The Science Coalition released the following statement on the President’s FY18 budget request. The statement can be attributed to Anna Quider, Ph.D, Science Coalition Vice…
...Statement on Passage of FY2017 Omnibus Spending Bill
The Science Coalition released the following statement on passage of the Fiscal Year 2017 omnibus spending bill. The statement can be attributed to Science Coalition…
...Science Coalition: Federal Funding Sparks Innovation
One company has created an artificial pancreas that automatically regulates blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes. Another is developing novel therapeutics to…
...American-Made: Companies Created from Federally Funded University Research Fuel U.S. Innovation and Job Creation
New report highlights big return on federal government’s investment in basic scientific research. Washington, D.C. – As Congress determines the funding levels for the federal…
...Reducing America’s Investment in Scientific Research Risks U.S. Global Leadership and Economic Growth
The following statement from The Science Coalition can be attributed to TSC President Glynda Becker: March 16, 2017 – “The Science Coalition is deeply concerned…
...Science and medicine leaders say Trump budget would be dire for U.S.
President Trump’s budget blueprint calls for massive cuts to federally funded research. The leaders of the scientific and medical establishment woke up to that startling…
...Science Coalition Letter to Congressional Leadership on Continuing Resolution
The Science Coalition sent the following letter to congressional leaders: Dear Speaker Ryan and Leaders McConnell, Pelosi and Reid: On behalf of The Science Coalition,…
...Next president must value funding scientific research
WHETHER you hail from the state of Washington, Kansas or anywhere else in the United States, you should care deeply about the presidential candidates’ positions…
...Media Advisory: Sept. 22 – 12 Scientist to be Recognized at 5th Annual Golden Goose Award Ceremony
Award Highlights Unusual Research that Resulted in Major Health, Economic Impact Scientists’ federally funded research revolutionized our understanding of adolescent health and behavior, led to…
...Science Coalition Presents Two Awards
Washington, DC, Aug. 8, 2016 –The Science Coalition today presented Champion of Science Awards to Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-KS) and Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL). The…
...Press Event: All Things Research 2016
The Science Coalition and the Association for American Universities will host “All Things Research 2016” on Tuesday, July 12, at 12:30 p.m. at the National…
...Media Advisory: May 5 Roundtable with PECASE Recipients
MEDIA CONTACT: jmanley@qga.com or 202-255-3736 THE SCIENCE COALITION TO HOST ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION FOR JOURNALISTS WITH EMERGING LEADERS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Participants are recipients of the Presidential…
...Putting the Science in Super Tuesday; New Video Series Asks: Why Should Science Matter to the Presidential Candidates?
WASHINGTON, March 1 – Today, as voters in 14 states answer the question of who they want to be their party’s nominee for president of…
...Think science when voting on Super Tuesday
Voters weigh many things when deciding who would make the best president: integrity; position on health care, economic, and security policies; and the like. But…
...TSC Joins Groups In Thanking Congress for Strong Research Funding in FY16 Omnibus Spending Bill
The Science Coalition joined with a dozen other coalitions, representing over 500 combined member organizations— incorporating the voices of industry, scientists, and higher education in the…
...Members of Congress Who Have Made Funding for Basic Scientific and Medical Research a Top Priority Celebrated at...
Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2015 – University leaders from across the country, joined by representatives from scientific societies, research organizations and higher-education associations, today gathered…
...Science Coalition Comments to Senate Commerce Committee on COMPETES Reauthorization
Dear Senators Gardner and Peters: We appreciate the opportunity to provide input to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation as it considers reauthorization of…
...Andrew Merluzzi: It’s time to prime the pump for young scientists
After graduating with a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UW-Madison, Joanne Yew hit the job market, optimistic. She wanted her own laboratory, where she could mentor…
...SCIENCE 2034 LIVE: New Podcast Gives Listeners a Window to the Future; Previews Discoveries and Advancements in Six...
WASHINGTON – What happens when you invite six scientists from across the country to share their vision of what science will make possible in the…
...The Science Coalition Joins Over 250 Groups and Business Leaders in Call to Action for American “Innovation Imperative”
The Science Coalition today joined scores of other organizations as well as leaders of American business, industry, higher education, science, and engineering in an urgent…
...Golden Goose Award: Taxpayer-Funded Research To See If Children Could Resist Marshmallows Has Led To Advances In Understanding...
Dr. Walter Mischel was once told he should seek funding for his “Marshmallow Test” from a candy manufacturer, not the National Institutes of Health (NIH)….
...The Science Coalition Honors U.S. Senator Richard Shelby for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Scientific Research
Washington, DC, May 6, 2015 –The Science Coalition today presented U.S. Senator Richard Shelby with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his commitment…
...The Science Coalition Honors U.S. Senator Dick Durbin for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Scientific Research
Washington, DC, March 16, 2015 –The Science Coalition today presented U.S. Senator Dick Durbin with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his commitment…
...The Science Coalition Comments on President Obama’s FY 2016 Budget Proposal
Amanda Arnold, 2015 president of The Science Coalition, made the following statement: The Science Coalition is pleased that the President’s proposed budget blueprint moves beyond…
...The Science Coalition Comments on the State of the Union Address
Amanda Arnold, 2015 president of The Science Coalition, made the following statement following President Barack Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address: The Science Coalition…
...133 Groups Urge Congress to Close the Innovation Deficit
The Science Coalition joins more than 130 business, science, health, and university organizations today in a letter addressed to Members of Congress urging them…
...The Science Coalition Honors Congressman John Culberson (R-TX) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Scientific Research
The Science Coalition today presented Congressman John Culberson with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his commitment to funding the basic research that…
...The Science Coalition Honors Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Scientific Research
The Science Coalition today presented Senator Chris Coons with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...Needed: Buckets of Research
Two seemingly unrelated items of medical news: Ebola is devastating West Africa and may spread around the world, and the entertaining ice bucket challenge has…
...Third Annual Golden Goose Awards Ceremony Honors Researchers Whose Unusual Work Produced Big Results
Eight researchers from several disciplines will be celebrated tonight at the third annual Golden Goose Award ceremony for their roles in improving the health of…
...Where Will Science Take Us in 20 Years? New Blog Provides Predictions for the Year 2034
The Science Coalition today unveiled a new blog featuring predictions of what science and innovation will yield for the future. The blog – SCIENCE 2034…
...Taxpayer-Funded Massaged for Baby Rats Lead to Vastly Improved Outcomes for Premature Infants
What could we possibly learn from massaging rat pups? The answer is, a lot. Just ask the millions of families whose prematurely born infants have survived…
...Closing the Innovation Deficit One Year Later: Some Progress But Much More Needed
WASHINGTON, DC – One year after they launched a campaign to urge Congress and the President to close the nation’s innovation deficit, a group of…
...Economists Behind the FCC’S Spectrum Auction to Receive Golden Goose Award
Robert Wilson, Paul Milgrom and R. Preston McAfee, whose basic research on game theory and auctions enabled the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to first auction…
...The Scientific Research Community Is Still Freaking Out About Sequestration
WASHINGTON — Months after Congress restored some of the deep spending cuts it had made to scientific research budgets, scientists are warning that the fix…
...Panel: Federal Science Cuts Hurt U.S. Competitiveness
A panel of research executives from 10 universities in the U.S. told of the harmful impact of Federal spending cuts on science in the past…
...Science Coalition Letter to House Committee on Space, Science and Technology on the FIRST Act
Dear Members of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology: As your committee prepares to markup the FIRST Act, The Science Coalition urges you…
...The Science Coalition Testimony – Senate Appropriations Hearing on “Driving Innovation through Federal Investments”
Testimony for the Record Submitted to the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations Hearing on “Driving Innovation through Federal Investments”
...The Science Coalition Submits Testimony in Advance of Senate Hearing on Driving Innovation Through Federal Investments
“If America wants to maintain its innovative edge, create meaningful jobs and realize economic growth, then investment in scientific research must be given a higher…
...50 Organizations Urge Senate Appropriations Committee: Close the Innovation Deficit
On the eve of an unprecedented U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in which the heads of the nation’s major research agencies will jointly testify on…
...The PECASE Winners Offer Advice
WASHINGTON—In town this week to receive their awards, the winners of the most prestigious U.S. government prize for young scientists had some advice for anyone…
...America’s Top Young Scientists Warn Of Systemic Brain Drain: Colleagues ‘Sort Of Disappear’
WASHINGTON — Every three years, a diverse group of top scientists from around the world convenes at the International Conference of Gas Hydrates. The meetings,…
...The Science Coalition Honors Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Scientific Research
The Science Coalition today presented Senator Jerry Moran with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...The Science Coalition Honors Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Scientific Research
The Science Coalition today presented Congressman Charlie Dent with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...Obama’s Budget Proposal Fails To Calm The Science Community’s Freak Out
WASHINGTON — In his budget released Tuesday, President Barack Obama proposed setting the funding for the National Institutes of Health at $30.2 billion this upcoming…
...The Science Coalition Comments on President Obama’s 2015 Budget Proposal
Jon Pyatt, 2014 president of The Science Coalition, made the following statement: The Science Coalition applauds the emphasis the President has placed on maintaining a…
...Fourteen Business, Higher Education, Scientific Organizations Launch Creative Video Urging Congress to Close the Innovation Deficit by Supporting...
With President Obama’s fiscal year 2015 budget proposal due next week and the appropriations season starting on Capitol Hill, a coalition of 14 business, higher…
...The Science Coalition Comments on the State of the Union Address
Jon Pyatt, 2014 president of The Science Coalition, made the following statement following President Barack Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address: We couldn’t agree…
...The Science Coalition Comments on Passage of the FY 2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
Jon Pyatt, 2014 president of The Science Coalition, made the following statement: We are pleased to see the FY14 omnibus appropriations bill pass the House…
...Representative Chaka Fattah to Receive Champion of Science Award from The Science Coalition
The Science Coalition today announced that it has named Congressman Chaka Fattah a Champion of Science in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the…
...The Science Coalition Comments on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act of 2013
Tim Leshan, 2013 president of The Science Coalition, made the following statement: The Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act of 2013 unveiled last night is a positive…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Jim Cooper for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Research
The Science Coalition presented Congressman Jim Cooper with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic scientific research…
...U.S. Rep. Lipinski, research leaders link innovation to economy
The leaders of Illinois’ top research institutions called on the U.S. government Tuesday to provide funding for the kind of science work they say leads…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Daniel Lipinski for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Research
The Science Coalition today presented Congressman Daniel Lipinski with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...The Science Coalition Honors Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Scientific Research
The Science Coalition today presented Congresswoman Nita Lowey with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of her strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...Sequester Woes for Research
WASHINGTON — The automatic federal budget cuts, known as sequestration, that took effect in March have forced universities to lay off research-related personnel, delay projects…
...The Science Coalition Honors Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Research
The Science Coalition today presented Senator Patty Murray with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of her strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...Universities continue to lobby against sequester’s cuts of research funding
At many research universities, the deep federal budget cuts known as the sequester continue to cloud the future of laboratories and the scientists who staff…
...Seven Months of Sequestration already Eroding America’s Research Capabilities
As congressional budget leaders continue negotiations over Fiscal Year 2014 spending levels, three organizations representing the nation’s leading public and private research universities today released…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Sam Farr (D-CA) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Scientific Research
The Science Coalition today presented Congressman Sam Farr with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...On My Wish List for Budget Negotiations in Congress: Let’s Sequester the Sequester
Hooray! It’s time for budget negotiations. Again. My plea to our lawmakers is: please read the Science Coalition’s timely report that illustrates how federal investment in…
...U research-based startups honored
Two startup companies that rely on University of Minnesota research projects are being recognized for their innovative use of federal funding. The Science Coalition, a…
...Report spotlights two NU spin-off companies
Two Northwestern University spin-off companies, one based in Evanston, are among those spotlighted in a new national report issued this week by The Science Coalition.
...Nobels and $125M Exits: Report Tells Tales of Two Colorado Startups
A startup commercializing Nobel Prize-winning research and the software startup that kicked off Colorado’s year of $100 million-plus exits were highlighted in a new report…
...Budget Negotiations Give Scientists Hit By Sequester Reason To Hope
WASHINGTON — With budget negotiations beginning in earnest, top scientific research institutions are pressuring Congress to spare them the continued pain of sequestration cuts.
...Report highlights companies with roots in UIC research
Seven companies that can trace their start back to the University of Illinois at Chicagowere highlighted in a report released Tuesday designed to illustrate the…
...Companies created from federally funded university research fuel American innovation, economic growth
A new report released today by The Science Coalition illustrates one of the many returns on investment of federally funded scientific research: the creation of…
...Two NU spinoffs featured in coalition’s report
Two businesses that emerged from research done at the University of Nebraska are among those featured in the latest report by The Science Coalition illustrating…
...New Report: Companies Created from Federally Funded University Research Fuel American Innovation, Economic Growth
A new report released today by The Science Coalition illustrates one of the many returns on investment of federally funded scientific research: the creation of…
...The Science Coalition Comments on Agreement to End Shutdown and Lift Debt Limit
The Science Coalition is pleased that Congress has acted in a bipartisan manner to end the government shutdown and lift the nation’s borrowing limit. This…
...Shutdown halts university research
Congress can only shut down the federal government. It can’t stop time. The first 10 days of the shutdown passed with only hints of progress on…
...Sparking Economic Growth 2.0: Quotes from Company Founders
“Federally supported university research has enabled Nobel–caliber discoveries in ultracold matter science to emerge as a far-reaching technology likely to have impact comparable to the…
...Second Annual Golden Goose Awards Ceremony Honors Odd, Obscure Research That Led to Kidney Exchange, Diabetes Medicine, Biotech...
Six researchers, including two Nobel Prize winners, will be honored today at the second annual Golden Goose Award ceremony, celebrating researchers whose seemingly odd or…
...Decades on, bacterium’s discovery feted as paragon of basic science
Over time, the esoteric and sometimes downright strange quests of science have proven easy targets for politicians and others looking for perceived examples of waste…
...Golden Goose Awards to Researchers Behind Marriage Algorithm and National Kidney Exchange and the Discoveries of Bacterium That...
The creators of the Golden Goose Award announced today two more sets of award winners whose federally funded research may not have seemed to have…
...Dr. John Eng to Receive Golden Goose Award
The creators of the Golden Goose Award announced today that the next award will go to Dr. John Eng, a medical researcher and practicing physician…
...‘Slow-Growing Cancer’
WASHINGTON — When Steven Warren, the vice chancellor for research at the University of Kansas, sought on Wednesday to describe the effects of several months…
...Sequestration Cuts To Research ‘Like A Slowly Growing Cancer’
WASHINGTON — Research leaders at some of the top American universities have held an annual gathering in Washington the last four years to discuss science,…
...Science Coalition names Visclosky a ‘Champion of Science’
WASHINGTON | The Science Coalition, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 50 U.S. research universities that advocate for federal investment in scientific research has named…
...Slaughter, Schumer on Wheaties box
Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport has a new distinction — her face on a box of Wheaties, honoring her as “Champion of Science.” She was among…
...Honoring Research Supporters in Congress
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University Provost Daniel Linzer joined representatives of some 50 American research universities Wednesday (May 8) for a Science Coalition event honoring…
...Keeping America’s Research Engine Running Requires Strong Federal Investment
When it comes to putting our economy on a path toward expansion and growth, and ensuring America’s global competitiveness, one of the smartest things we…
...Twenty-Eight Members Of Congress Recognized For Commitment To Maintaining America’s Leadership In Science And Innovation At Science Coalition...
The Science Coalition today recognized 28 members of Congress for their support of funding for basic scientific research and commitment to keeping America at the…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) For Commitment To Maintaining America’s Leadership In Basic Research
The Science Coalition today presented Congressman Ron Kind with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...The Science Coalition Comments On The Implementation Of The Sequester
The Science Coalition is extremely disappointed that the deadline for sequestration has come and gone with no plan for mitigating the harm of these indiscriminate…
...The Science Coalition Comments On The State Of The Union Address
The Science Coalition was very pleased to hear the President emphasize in his State of the Union address the fundamental role that science and innovation…
...Members Of America’s Research Community Urge Congress: Stop The Sequester
With only a month remaining before the across-the-board cuts to the nation’s discretionary spending known as the sequester take effect, researchers across the country are…
...University Research Leaders Urge Congress to Head Off Automatic Cuts
Leaders of academic research institutions across the nation urged Congress on Tuesday to take action to head off automatic spending cuts that are scheduled to…
...The Return of the Sequester
For federally funded higher education programs, it’s been an uncertain couple of years. Colleges have navigated and lobbied their way through a near-government shutdown, the…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Rosa Delauro (D-CT) For Commitment To Maintaining America’s Leadership In Basic Research
The Science Coalition today presented Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of her strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) For Commitment To Maintaining America’s Leadership In Basic Research
The Science Coalition today presented Congresswoman Louise Slaughter with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of her strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...The Science Coalition Comments On Sequester Delay
The Science Coalition remains very concerned about the impact the indiscriminate spending cuts required by the sequester will have on scientific research if it is…
...Website Highlights Importance Of Federally Funded University Research To Innovation, Economy, Society
Three organizations representing America’s research universities today launched a website that aims to inform policymakers and the public of the impact that the upcoming budget…
...The Science Coalition Honors Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-MA) For Commitment To Maintaining America’s Leadership In Basic Research
The Science Coalition today honored Congressman Edward Markey with its Champion of Science award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Randy Hultgren (R-IL) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Science and Innovation
The Science Coalition today honored Congressman Randy Hultgren with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research…
...The Science Coalition Honors Congressman Brian Bilbray (R-CA) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Research
The Science Coalition today honored Congressman Brian Bilbray with its Champion of Science award in recognition of his strong and enduring commitment to funding the…
...First Annual Golden Goose Awards to go to Scientists for Their Work on Glowing Jellyfish, Radiation Waves, and...
Eight scientists, including four Nobel Prize winners, will be honored today with the first annual Golden Goose Awards, celebrating researchers whose seemingly odd or obscure…
...New Video Series Highlights the People Who Fuel America’s Innovation Pipeline
What is the payback on federal funding for scientific research? It is discoveries and new insights that lead to innovations like the laser, GPS and…
...Where Will the Money Come From?
WASHINGTON — With the possibility of broad budget cuts to discretionary programs, including scientific research, looming from Congressional sequestration early next year, research officers from…
...Rep. Jim Cooper, Broad Coalition Hatch “Golden Goose Award”
U.S. Representatives Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), and Robert J. Dold (R-Ill.) today joined several business, university, scientific and public policy organizations at a…
...Why Science Funding Matters To Worcester
The next President must solve tough problems — starting with the serious economic crisis the U.S. is facing. At first glance, science would seem to…
...2012 Budget Release Statement: America Must Maintain Strong Funding of Scientific Research
The Science Coalition supports President Obama’s commitment to scientific research and innovation as outlined in his FY 2013 budget submitted to Congress today. The President’s…
...Science Coalition to Host Media Roundtable with Early-Career Scientists
Recipients of Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) to discuss their research, its impact, and the role federal funding has played in…
...University lab chiefs confront innovation challenges
Good morning! Welcome to the morning read: 1) University lab chiefs confront innovation challenges Leaders of some of the nation’s largest university research institutions gathered in Washington on…
...Science Coalition Lauds President’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
President Obama today announced an Advanced Manufacturing Partnership among federal research agencies, universities and industry to identify relevant research agendas and technological opportunities that will…
...President’s NC Trip Showcases the Role Scientific Research Plays in Driving the Economy
Today President Barack Obama and the members of his Jobs and Competitiveness Council will visit Durham, North Carolina-based Cree, Inc., a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient…
...University Presidents, Senators Discuss Importance of Scientific Research to Economy
Scientific Research to Economy University leaders and U.S. Senators gathered for a roundtable discussion today at the Capitol on the vital role university-based scientific research…
...Federal funding of research crucial
President Barack Obama has pledged to help the United States “reach a level of research and development we haven’t seen since the height of the…
...The Science Coalition Praises Support for Science, Innovation in President’s Budget
The Science Coalition issued the following statement today from current President Chris Carter, associate director of Princeton University’s Office of Government Affairs, after President Obama…
...The Science Coalition Lauds House, Senate Passage of America COMPETES
On behalf of The Science Coalition’s 46 member universities, we thank the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for reauthorizing this vital piece of legislation…
...Vice President Biden, University Leaders Discuss Impact of Stimulus on Research and Innovation
The presidents of six leading research universities and two higher-education associations joined Vice President Joe Biden and White House science advisor Dr. John Holdren this…
...For Future Prosperity, Sow Seeds Now
With the nation in the midst of the most job-killing recession in many decades, the US Senate should plant the seeds for the next generation…
...New York State the Focus of Congressional Hearing on How Research and Innovation Fuel Local Economies
At a hearing today on Capitol Hill, experts discussed how federally funded university research drives innovation that contributes to local economies. The hearing, “Fueling Local…
...3 UVa-related firms get national honor
Three local companies rooted in research conducted at the University of Virginia have been named by a national organization as among the country’s top university-related…
...U.VA. Start-Ups Highlighted In National Report On Sparking Economic Growth
Three companies with roots at the University of Virginia are among the successful University-related ventures showcased in a national report on economic development. Adenosine Therapeutics LLC,…
...University research sparks economic growth
Why is the scientific research within Georgia’s universities so important to the health of our economy? A new national report from The Science Coalition provides…
...Local companies make university research list
Three companies from Lincoln and one from Blair are among 100 featured in a new campaign by the Science Coalition, a lobbying organization, as prime…
...Morning tech tip sheet: Wed., May 12: Online budget cutting, FTC (still) reviewing Google/AdMob
More tech news: Google-AdMob deal gets more time (NYT) — From Brad Stone: “Google may have gotten some help from its rival Apple in its attempt…
...Science group recognizes 3 research cos.
Three medical technology companies that were spawned via federal research funding and aided by the University at Buffalo have been noted on a list of…
...Roundup 5/11: Mutants and Moolah Edition
A challenger to Texas Governor Rick Perry is questioning whether the $50 million awarded in 2005 to create the Texas Institute for Genomic Medicine, which…
...Federal Investment in Basic Research Yields Outsized Dividends – Innovation, Companies, Jobs New Report Traces Origins of 100...
How can the United States foster long-term economic growth? A new report suggests that one of the best ways is through investment in the basic…
...The Science Coalition Thanks Chairman Obey for his Service and Commitment to Enhancing America’s Leadership in Science and...
Upon announcement that House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-WI) will retire at the end of his current term in Congress, The Science Coalition issued…
...Universities Highlight Benefits of Stimulus Research Funding
On the first anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) – the economic stimulus – the nation’s research universities today provided nearly 100…
...The Science Coalition Thanks Rep. Ehlers for his Service and Commitment to Enhancing America’s Leadership in Science and...
Upon announcement today that Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), will retire at the end of his current term in Congress, The Science Coalition issued the following…
...The Science Coalition Lauds the President’s Commitment to Funding Research & Innovation in the FY11 Budget
“The Science Coalition applauds President Obama for including strong funding for basic research in his proposed FY11 budget,” said Deborah Altenburg of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute…
...The Science Coalition Praises Chairman Gordon for his Decades of Service and Commitment to Enhancing America’s Leadership in...
Upon announcement today that Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN), Chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee, will not seek reelection to a 14th term in…
...Members of Congress, University Leaders, Scientists Launch ScienceWorksForUS
Representatives of the nation’s leading public and private research universities, joined by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Members of Congress, today announced the launch of…
...Stimulus-Funded University Research Addressing Issues from Climate Change to Cancer, Creating Jobs and Training a New Generation of...
The Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and The Science Coalition (TSC) today released highlighted examples of the…
...Science Coalition Commends President’s “Strategy for Innovation”
The Science Coalition (TSC) strongly supports President Barack Obama’s efforts to increase investment in basic research as a means to spur innovation and fuel the…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Research
The Science Coalition today gave Congresswoman Anna Eshoo its “Champion of Science” award in recognition of her strong commitment and continued advocacy for basic research…
...Stimulus-Funded University Research Addressing Issues from Climate Change to Cancer, Creating Jobs and Training a New Generation of...
Attached you will find a joint press release distributed today by The Science Coalition (TSC), the Association of American Universities (AAU) and Association of Public…
...Recovery Act-Funded Research Projects Aid Communities Across the Country – Money at work funding jobs, construction, education and...
Recovery Act-Funded Research Projects Aid Communities Across the Country
In the five months since passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), thousands of research-related awards have been made, supporting important…
...The Science Coalition Congratulates International Biology Olympiad Winners
The Science Coalition, representing 46 of the nation’s leading public and private research universities, congratulates Team USA for its outstanding achievement at the International Biology…
...Press Release: On The 40th Anniversary Of The First Manned Moon Landing
Forty years ago, on July 20, 1969, the United States achieved an historic first when Apollo 11 Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the…
...Full Summary: On The 40th Anniversary Of The First Manned Moon Landing
Forty years ago, on July 20, 1969, the United States achieved an historic first when Apollo 11 Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the…
...House R&D Caucus and Science Association Leadership Link
Science Leadership Link Science Research to Economic Recovery Representatives Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Judy Biggert (R-IL), Co-Chairs of the House Research and Development Caucus, joined with…
...Science Coalition Lauds President’s Commitment to Boost R&D Funding
The Science Coalition (TSC) strongly supports President Barack Obama’s pledge to increase spending for research and development to more than 3 percent of the nation’s…
...Basic Research Critical to America’s Economic Recovery
The Science Coalition (TSC) today urged Congress to move swiftly to pass economic recovery legislation that includes strong funding for key science agencies including the…
...TSC Local Economic Examples
Federally funded, university-based basic research is an essential component of America’s economic recovery. As these examples show, basic research stimulates the economy, drives innovation and…
...The Science Coalition Honors Representative Brad Miller (D-NC) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Research
The Science Coalition today gave Congressman Brad Miller its “Champion of Science” award in recognition of his strong commitment and continued advocacy for basic research…
...Basic Research is Integral to Economic Recovery and Revitalization
Bill Andresen, President of the Science Coalition (TSC) issued the following statement today in response to the release by the Senate Appropriations Committee of highlights…
...The Science Coalition Applauds House Economic Stimulus Package Proposal, Notes Commitment to Innovation and Research
The Science Coalition applauds the House for recognizing the vital need to include research funding in the economic stimulus and recovery efforts. Funding for targeted…
...Research and Innovation Essential to Economic Recovery
The Science Coalition (TSC) today urged Congress and the incoming Obama Administration to include funding for research in legislation currently being developed to aid in…
...The Science Coalition’s “Ten Questions” for the Presidential Debate: Where do the candidates stand on expanding our nation’s...
As the ongoing financial crisis has clearly illustrated, the top priority for the next President will be addressing the nation’s severe economic crisis. Believing that…
...Science sound investment
It is critical that voters in Massachusetts and the nation understand where candidates stand on the issue of funding for research. What priority would they…
...Prominent Business, Academic and Scientific Groups Call on Next President to Invest in Basic Research and Make U.S....
More than 70 business, higher education, and scientific organizations today released a petition to be delivered to both Presidential campaigns calling on the next President…
...Scientists Offer Next President Advice on Filling Science Posts
A new report offers the presidential candidates some advice on filling key scientific and technological posts after the election. The report, jointly issued by the National…
...The Science Coalition Honors Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Research
The Science Coalition today gave Senator Charles Schumer its “Champion of Science” award in recognition of his strong and continued advocacy for basic research funding….
...TSC Honors Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) for Commitment to Maintaining America’s Leadership in Basic Research
The Science Coalition today gave Senator Lamar Alexander its “Champion of Science” award in recognition of his strong and continued advocacy for basic research funding….
...Gaining ground on cancer
IN 1971, President Nixon launched the War on Cancer, with the optimistic goal of defeating the disease in eight years with $100 million. More than…
...TSC Applauds Strong Commitment to Science Funding in FY 2008 House Budget Resolution
The Science Coalition commends the strong affirmation of science funding in H.Con.Res.99, the House Budget Resolution. The resolution provides a $2 billion increase, $150 million…
...The Science Coalition Commends President Bush’s Commitment to Science Funding in FY 2008 Budget
The Science Coalition today applauded President Bush’s continued commitment to spur new ideas and keep America competitive by significantly increasing funding for science research in…
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