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STEM News Tip: Science Policy 2021

Physics Today has published their top 10 science policy stories to watch in 2021.

Some are obvious, of course – the pandemic and post-pandemic recovery, and the announced increasing role of science in federal decisionmaking in the new administration. Other things to keep an eye on: climate change and climate policy; changes in how science is funded and in immigration and visa policies affecting scientists; and potential new directions in space exploration.

 Read more at Physics Today DOI:10.1063/PT.6.2.20210128a

 

Relatedly, keep an eye on the American Institute of Physics Federal Science Leadership Tracker, which keeps you up to date on who’s who in science policy positions in Congress, the White House, and the many federal offices that connect to the physical sciences.

 Find it at https://www.aip.org/fyi/federal-science-leadership-tracker

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