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Recent Proposals

Expanding Pathways for Career Research Scientists in Academia

Federal STEM-funding agencies — led by NSF and NIH, as the two largest sources of federal funding for academic research — should explore and pursue strategies for changing grant-funding incentives in ways that strengthen and elevate the role of the career research scientist in academia.

Technology Policy

Regulating Use of Mobile Sentry Devices by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol should immediately update its Use of Force policy to include restrictions on use of force by mobile sentry devices.

Energy, Environment & Climate

CLimate Improvements through Modern Biotechnology (CLIMB) — A National Center for Bioengineering Solutions to Climate Change and Environmental Challenges

The federal government can accelerate capabilities and applications of environmental biotechnology by establishing the CLimate Improvements through Modern Biotechnology (CLIMB) Center.

Innovation & Economic Competitiveness

Putting Redlines in the Green: Economic Revitalization Through Innovative Neighborhood Markets

The Biden-Harris Administration can combat the impacts of redlining through a new place-based program called “Putting Redlines in the Green”.

Health & Life Sciences

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers in STEM

The federal government must ensure that success for early-career STEM professionals does not demand mental-health sacrifice.

Energy, Environment & Climate

Creating a National HVDC Transmission Network

A significant increase in transmission capacity is needed to meet the Biden Administration’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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