This month, Asian American Scholar Forum Executive Director Gisela Perez Kusakawa joined national leaders in higher education, policy, and advocacy as a featured speaker at the 2026 Asian
The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) proudly announces that two AASF founding leaders will be honored at The Power of Us: AAPI Trailblazers Gala 2026,hosted by The
Top AI researchers, technology leaders, and financial innovators convene to discuss how artificial intelligence will shape the next era of American science, industry, and economic
Empowering Asian American Voices in Engineering and Academia August 7-9, 2026 Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University The Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium and Ceremony invites scholars, researchers, and
Yesterday, the Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) convened a meeting with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Grace Meng and Chair Emeritus Judy Chu,
On Tuesday, the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) bill, including report language that would effectively revive the discredited “China Initiative.” In response, 82 civil rights and Asian American advocacy organizations—led by Advancing Justice – AAJC, the Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF), Stop AAPI Hate, and Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)—sent a letter urging lawmakers to remove the provision. Leaders warned that reinstating the China Initiative would again subject Asian American scholars to racial profiling, undermine U.S. innovation, and harm America’s global competitiveness.
AASF Works Towards Advancing American Competitiveness & the Civil Rights of Asian Americans and All Communities Washington, DC – March 16, 2026 – Yesterday, Asian
Update from NPR on the story of Dr. Jane Ying Wu, the distinguished neuroscientist whose tragic death and family lawsuit have sparked national discussion about academic accountability and the treatment of researchers in U.S. institutions.
The inaugural AASF AIX Summit East 2026 convenes leaders across academia, industry, government, and the next generation of AI innovators to shape how artificial intelligence will transform—and be transformed by—science, engineering, health, education, and finance.
The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is pleased to announce the release of our 2022-23 Impact Report, which highlights our many accomplishments, new endeavors, and critical partnerships that have quickly established us as a widely-respected national non-profit organization and helped us secure our “seat at the table.”
