Support for Communities Affected by Hurricane Helene
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Dawn Crawford, media@aasforum.org, 720-231-1930 The Asian American Scholar Forum extends our deepest support and solidarity to the communities, students, and faculty affected
Asian American Scholar Forum Congratulates Four Asian American Scholars Honored for Defending Civil Rights and Academic Freedom with the 2024 Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC American Courage Award
The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is proud to congratulate four distinguished Asian American scholars—Drs. Gang Chen, Anming Hu, Franklin Tao, and Xiaoxing Xi—on receiving the prestigious 2024 American Courage Award from Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC.
Stop AAPI Hate, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, Asian American Scholar Forum Condemn U.S.-China Legislation Rooted in Xenophobia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTmedia@stopaapihate.orgMboykins@advancingjustice-aajc.orgmedia@aasforum.org September 11, 2024 — Stop AAPI Hate, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, and Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF), issued the
Letter to Congress: Do Not Revive the China Initiative
Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson, and Democratic Leader Jeffries, We write to strongly oppose any legislation that seeks to reinstate the
BREAKING: NIH Director Releases Statement in Support of Asian American Scholars & Publishes Decision Matrix for Assessing Potential Foreign Interference
Yesterday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli issued a statement voicing the agency’s support of the Asian American scholar community and recognizing its exceptional contributions to scientific advancement. The statement also highlighted NIH’s new Decision Matrix for Assessing Potential Foreign Interference for Covered Individuals or Senior/Key Personnel and an accompanying memorandum, which provided the agency’s policies and procedures for risk assessment and mitigation with regard to foreign interference in NIH-funded research.
Asian American Scholar Forum Awards First-Ever Pioneer Medals to Top Asian American Researchers for Contributions to America & Humanity
AASF hosted the Inaugural Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium and Ceremony
AASF Celebrates Dr. Franklin Tao’s Appeal Victory
In a significant victory this week, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of Dr. Feng “Franklin” Tao for making a materially false statement regarding his relationship with a university in China. AASF celebrates Dr. Tao’s relief and views this court decision as a crucial step toward rectifying the unjust treatment of Chinese American and immigrant scientists under the now-defunct “China Initiative”—a program that sparked concerns about racial profiling and targeting of Asian Americans and immigrants, particularly of Chinese descent.
Asian American Scholar Forum Joins Chorus of Advocates Urging Congress to Appropriate $10 Million for WHIAANHPI in FY2025 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rachel Dupree, media@aasforum.org Washington, DC— Late last week on June 26, the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), representing
AASF Founding Member Dr. Zhenan Bao Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Stek, media@aasforum.org Washington, D.C.— The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced the election of an Asian American Scholar Forum