Monthly Archives: August 2012

Neil Armstrong: A Legacy of Inspiration

Neil Armstrong, a man who captured the collective imagination of the world with a few short words in a video clip from hundreds of thousands of miles away, passed away last Saturday at the age of 82. Armstrong was an American hero.  As a public figure, he inspired a new generation of scientists. As an […]

What are Paul Ryan’s views on science and the government?

Want to know Rep. Paul Ryan’s views on science and government? According to ScienceInsider, an online news site of breaking news and analysis from the world of science policy, Ryan has “expressed strong support of government funding of basic science, but critics argue that a 10-year roadmap he authored — if enacted — would substantially […]

Physics students reaching out to Congress about sequestrations

APS student members are seeking signatures on a letter to Congress about the possible negative effects of sequestration, the across the board budget cuts scheduled to occur on Jan. 2nd 2013. The letter accompanies a webinar recently hosted by APS on student science advocacy. During the webinar, student panelists John Mergo and Megan Comins discussed […]

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind Says Support for R&D is Necessary to Retain U.S. Competitiveness

Supporting scientific research and development will keep the nation globally competitive, according to U.S. Rep. Ron Kind who recently authored an op-ed in Capitol Hill Quarterly, a newsletter produced by the American Physical Society. In the piece, Kind writes, “To maintain our competitive edge, America must provide the right environment to promote innovation, strengthen entrepreneurship […]

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