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In Science Magazine Letter, Asian American Organizations Urge US Government to Embrace International Collaboration Over Racially Biased “China Initiatives”

May 26, 2023

Today, the Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) joins the Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America, the Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network, and the Chinese Biological Investigators Society in a letter published in Science Magazine that raised concerns about widespread investigations of Asian American and immigrant scientists under what science policy reporter Jeffrey Mervis has called the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) “China Initiative.”

Asian American Scholar Forum Congratulates Dr. Xihong Lin’s Election to National Academy of Sciences

May 25, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2023 Media Contact: Mary Tablante, Asian American Scholar Forum, media@aasforum.org Washington, D.C.— The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced the

Asian American Scholar Forum Celebrates Dr. Gang Chen’s Election to National Academy of Sciences

May 12, 2023

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced the election of AASF board member Dr. Gang Chen in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Dr. Chen was among 120 members and 23 international members elected this May.

Asian American Scholar Forum Becomes New Member of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, a Coalition that Serves as a National Voice for the AANHPI Community

May 2, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 Media Contact: Asian American Scholar Forum, media@aasforum.org Washington, D.C–Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is excited to announce they are

AASF Co-Signs NCAPA Letter on Race and Ethnicity Standards

April 28, 2023

On April 27th, 2023, AASF joined over a hundred local and national organizations in co-signing the following letter from the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA). The letter was submitted to the White House Office of Management and Budget on the need for data disaggregation and data equity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

AASF Submits Letter In Support of Julie Su As the Next U.S. Secretary of Labor

April 19, 2023

On April 19, 2023, AASF submitted the following letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to express our strong support for the confirmation of s. Julie Su to serve as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Asian American Scholar Forum Denounces Racist Remarks Against Rep Judy Chu

March 3, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2023 Media Contact: Mary Tablante, Asian American Scholar Forum, media@aasforum.org Washington, D.C.— Rep. Lance Gooden (TX) recently questioned Rep. Judy

Asian American Scholar Forum Condemns Anti-Chinese Rhetoric from Public Officials & Raises Concerns About Harms to the Student Community

February 23, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mary Tablante, Asian American Scholar Forum, media@aasforum.org Washington, D.C.— Asian American Scholar Forum condemns recent anti-Chinese comments from public officials,

Asian American Scholar Forum Raises Concerns Around Increased Airport Enforcement and Border Harassment

February 2, 2023

Asian American Scholar Forum is raising concerns after hearing about multiple incidents of Chinese American scientists, academics, and scholars being harassed or interrogated at ports of entry. Community members are concerned that these stops are based on their background or ethnicity.

Asian American Scholar Forum Grieves with Monterey Park Community

January 23, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2023 Media Contact: Mary Tablante, Asian American Scholar Forum, media@aasforum.org Washington, D.C.— We mourn with the Monterey Park, California community