Science Gets a Nod in the State of the Union
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College of Engineering Dean Kenneth Lutchen attended the American Society for Engineering Education’s Public Policy Colloquium and met with Congressional staff from February 4 through 6.
School of Public Health Dean Sandro Galea was the keynote speaker at the Institute for Integrative Health symposium on February 4. He also participated in a meeting of the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities, of which he is a member, on February 5.
Associate Provost and Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore and Director of the Howard Thurman Center for Common Good Katherine Kennedy participated in a screening of a documentary film about Howard Thurman on February 5.
Julie Wickstrom of Financial Assistance attended a meeting of the Higher Education Loan Coalition and discussed federal student aid with Congressional staff between February 3 and 5.
College of Arts & Sciences undergraduate Sabrina Schnurr attended the State of the Union address as a guest of Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ), for whom she is interning this semester, on February 5.
SCIENCE GETS A NOD IN THE STATE OF THE UNION
President Donald J. Trump gave his annual State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night, calling for bipartisanship while urging action to enhance border security and stem illegal immigration. The President’s speech mentioned scientific advancement several times. He announced that the Administration’s forthcoming budget would request $500 million over ten years for childhood cancer research, recognized the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and called for the end of HIV transmission by 2030. The President also referenced America’s historic leadership in science.
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As the 116th Congress gets underway, BU Federal Relations is sharing data and stories about the University with policymakers on Capitol Hill. Every two years, each Member of Congress from New England receives personalized fact sheets that describe how BU utilizes federal research dollars, supports students with federal financial aid, and enhances the local community and economy. The handouts help legislators understand how their decision to invest in science, higher education, and the humanities impacts the communities they represent.
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