Award Highlights Representative Dingell’s Leadership in Strengthening U.S. Research Institutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Science Coalition announced U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) as a 2025 Champion of Science, honoring her steadfast commitment to strengthening America’s scientific research ecosystem and her advocacy for technological innovation in Michigan and across the nation.
Congresswoman Dingell was nominated for this honor by the University of Michigan, a TSC member institution. Throughout her decade in Congress, Rep. Dingell has played a pivotal role in shaping and supporting landmark science and technology legislation, including the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, the 21st Century Cures Act, and numerous other initiatives that have expanded research opportunities in health, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
"Congresswoman Dingell has been an unwavering supporter of the University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, and the broader research community,” said Dr. Domenico Grasso, President of the University of Michigan. "She takes the time to truly understand the issues facing our students, faculty, staff, and patients, and then acts with determination to address them. Her leadership has advanced groundbreaking scientific research and empowered our campus community to pursue bold ideas that drive discovery, benefiting Michiganders and people across the nation.
Representative Dingell’s service on the House Energy and Commerce Committee — including the Subcommittees on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, and on Health — has positioned her at the forefront of science policy. She is also an active member and leader in numerous congressional caucuses focused on technology, transportation, biomedical research, and sustainable energy.
“I’m honored to be recognized as a Champion of Science by The Science Coalition. I take very seriously my role representing the University of Michigan and the partnership we have. As an elected official, one of my top priorities is ensuring they have the resources they need to keep our country at the forefront of innovation, technology, and medicine. I will continue to advocate for robust federal investments in research and innovation on our college and university campuses,” said Congresswoman Dingell.
“Congresswoman Dingell’s leadership is a driving force behind the progress we see in American science and technology,” said Abigail Robbins, President of The Science Coalition. “Her ability to bring people together, champion new ideas, and secure critical funding has opened doors for researchers across the country. We celebrate her as a true advocate for discovery and a catalyst for the next generation of breakthroughs.”
TSC has honored more than 100 members of Congress as Champions of Science for their commitment to federal funding for fundamental scientific research over the last 30+ years. Champions are selected based on their voting records, bill sponsorships, public advocacy, and efforts to advance scientific discovery and innovation. Each honoree demonstrates a commitment to supporting research institutions and the advancement of science.
See here to learn more about TSC’s Champions of Science program.
This year's Champion of Science awards were innovatively designed and manufactured using 3D-printing technologies led by Dr. Denis Cormier, Earl W. Brinkman Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology, a prominent TSC member institution.
About The Science Coalition (TSC)
The Science Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization comprised of more than 50 of the nation’s leading public and private research universities. It is dedicated to sustaining the federal government’s investment in basic scientific research to stimulate the economy, spur innovation, and drive America’s global competitiveness. Learn more at www.sciencecoalition.org.
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