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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.

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

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

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 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.