#COVID19 is taking a toll on researchers. If we don’t act soon on bipartisan legislation like the RISE & Early Career Researchers Acts we’ll jeopardizing our entire scientific enterprise.
But don't take our word for it: here's what today's witnesses had to say⬇️ /THREAD/
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"Both pieces of legislation are critical to the prevention of loss of research and talent due to any economic disruptions that may have occurred due to the public health emergency." Dr. Keane of
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These bills would help mitigate the loss of talent, ensure long-term viability of U.S. research, protect & bolster our research capacity, & make sure that the historic inequities within the sciences for women & persons of color aren't exacerbated.
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"Research relief is necessary to avoid the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. research and innovation enterprise, and legislation such as the bipartisan, bicameral RISE Act lays out a funding plan supported by the community."
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I cannot emphasize enough the importance of responding with urgency. Funds received a year from now may provide some eventual relief, but they will be too late for young scientists and engineers struggling to stay afloat in these turbulent and uncertain times.
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" supports the RISE Act’s goals and urges the Committee and Congress to advance this bipartisan legislation and other initiatives to protect our national research enterprise and sustain America’s long-term economic competitiveness." of
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“This legislation is critical to ensuring U.S. global leadership in #AI and providing a strong foundation to address the risks and opportunities posed by this technology.” of
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