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NSF, NIH Funding Cuts Spur Student-Led Science Communication Campaign

In the wake of funding cuts from the Trump administration, Cornell University students and early career researchers are turning to local media to make their voices heard.
The article from Forbes, published on May 20, 2025, discusses a student-led initiative in response to proposed funding cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Facing potential reductions in federal research budgets, students from various universities have launched a science communication campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of scientific research and its impact on society. The campaign includes social media outreach, public demonstrations, and direct engagement with policymakers to advocate for continued and increased funding for these critical institutions. The students argue that cuts to NSF and NIH would hinder scientific progress and innovation, ultimately affecting public health, education, and economic growth.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shalinjyotishi/2025/05/20/nsf-nih-funding-cuts-spur-student-led-science-communication-campaign/

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