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How cancelled National Science Foundation grants are expected to impact DMV-area research


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The National Science Foundation (NSF) based in Alexandria, Virginia, is cutting hundreds of positions and ordering its remaining employees to work in the office

The article discusses a report by OpenTheBooks.com revealing that universities in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, including George Washington University, George Mason University, and American University, have spent over $118 million on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2020. These funds, primarily from taxpayer dollars, have supported various programs, including research on climate change, workplace abuse, and misinformation. The report highlights specific expenditures, such as George Mason University's $2.5 million on a "racial and social justice" initiative and American University's $1.7 million on a "racial equity" program. Critics argue that these expenditures divert resources from core educational and research missions, while proponents believe they are essential for fostering inclusive environments.

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