University Researchers Play a Critical Role inCombating COVID-19
TSC institutions are leading the charge to combat COVID-19, from supplying local hospitals with 3D printed personal protection equipment to working tirelessly for a vaccine and treatments to addressing the country’s testing shortage. Discover how researchers at TSC institutions are combating COVID-19 and setting the stage to mitigate – and possibly avoid – future public health crises.
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About Us
Established in 1994, the Science Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 50 of the nation’s leading public and private research universities. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, it is dedicated to sustaining the federal government’s investment in fundamental scientific research as a means to stimulate the economy, spur innovation, and drive American competitiveness.
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The Science Coalition works to demonstrate the benefits of fundamental scientific research to the public and to celebrate the work that legislators, agency officials, and university researchers do every day to promote fundamental research. Learn more about our most recent Champion of Science Award reception below.
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The Science Coalition regularly hosts events with current and former members of Congress, administration officials, and other stakeholders. Below you can browse photos that highlight some of our recent meetings and events.
If America wants to maintain our innovative edge, create meaningful jobs and realize economic growth, then we must make funding for scientific research a national priority.
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The power of a great story can change the world. We need your help – your stories – to spread the word about why science matters. Help us remind Congress that now is the time to invest in science, that now is the time to Fund it Forward!
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Now that the Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge has closed, it's time to cast your vote for the People's Choice Award! There’s $500 💰 on the line for the winner. Vote now: https://t.co/Z1TqKoiUbs https://t.co/08bXTAFdsj Read More
Honored in 2006 as a #ChampionofScience for work on the Northwest #Indiana Computer Grid, @RepVisclosky has been a tireless advocate on behalf of American innovation and discovery. Thank you for your dedication! #ThanksToOurChampions https://t.co/jxMmLCz3u6 Read More
ATTN: Students! Today is the last day to submit your video to the #FundItForward Student Video Challenge. Tell us how investment in fundamental science is important to your work and earn a cash prize ➡️ https://t.co/Aur3WxVhyX https://t.co/UmUmom4yhG Read More
To maintain our competitive edge in a global research environment, the United States needs a strong pipeline of #STEM talent – and federal research funding has an important role to play. @JimPethokoukis says “we are in innovation nation:” https://t.co/a3PRNqUNg1 Read More
“Research is an essential federal investment,” says @JimPethokoukis. As the nation recovers from #COVID19, federal funding for research will be an important tool to maintain the #STEM workforce and keep the U.S. at the forefront of discovery. #FundScience https://t.co/lwtmlWvEyM Read More