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Asian American Scholar Forum Celebrates Adoption of Amendment to Defense Spending Bill that Blocks the Government from Buying Americans’ Information

July 18, 2023

Late last week, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed the Davidson-Jacobs amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a “must-pass” piece of legislation that determines the annual budget for the US Department of Defense. The amendment closes the Department’s data broker loophole, which would put an end to the government practice of buying Americans’ information.

Report on Climate of Fear Among Asian-Origin Scientists and Researchers Published in Prestigious Peer-Reviewed Journal

June 28, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mary Tablante, media@aasforum.org Washington, DC– Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is pleased to announce that the groundbreaking report, “Caught in

AASF Joins Bipartisan Coalition Against Warrantless Surveillance of Americans Under Section 702

June 13, 2023

On June 13, the Asian American Scholar Forum–alongside 12 other civil liberties groups–submitted the following letter to call for truly comprehensive privacy protections for people

Asian American Scholar Forum Launches Education Project Spotlighting the Invisible Stories of Asian American Scientists and Inventors

May 31, 2023

Today, the Asian American Scholar Forum launched, “Project Pioneer” to educate the public on the history of Asian American pioneers and scholars who have contributed to our country and the world. We are kicking off this crucial project this month by partnering with the National Science Foundation on our first video series lifting up Asian American inventors who have significantly impacted our everyday lives.

Asian American Scholar Forum Celebrates AASF Member, Dr. Xiaoxing Xi’s Victory At Federal Appeals Court

May 31, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2023 Media Contact: Mary Tablante, media@aasforum.org Washington, DC—The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) joins Dr. Xiaoxing Xi in celebrating a

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.