Statement by Robert M. Berdahl, President of the Association of American Universities (AAU), on the executive order issued today by President Obama on embryonic stem cell research.
Regarding comments made by President Bush in his State of Union address on earmarking.
The following is a statement by Robert M. Berdahl, President of the Association of American Universities, on the letter sent to colleges and universities by Senators Max Baucus and Charles Grassley on the subject of endowments.
Animal research has played a vital role in virtually every major biomedical advance of the last century—increasing scientific knowledge while furthering human and animal health. The research community and AAU are committed to ensuring that such research not only conforms with ethical, legal, and safety regulations but also maintains the highest standards of animal care and health.
The following statement is on behalf of the Association of American Universities, the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, the Council on Governmental Relations, and the Association of American Medical Colleges, to thank the subcommittee for its interest in and attention to the role of universities in contributing to U.S. economic competitiveness, and for the recent hearing, “The Bayh-Dole Act (P.L.96-517): the Next 25 Years.”
AAU issued a statement in 2005 concerning Congressional earmarking of federal research funds. It noted that earmarks may reduce the capacity of federal research agencies that sponsor merit-based competitions to support the most promising research.
William A. Wulf, Ph.D., The National Academies, before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims Committee on the Judiciary U.S. House of Representatives, 15 September 2005.
Recent responses to the newly implemented reporting and divestiture requirements suggest that they are harming NIH’s capacity to attract and retain such highly-qualified individuals.
It’s a common-sense reform that removes an unnecessary burden that caused enormous in convenience for thousands of international students and discouraged many more from coming here to study.
This testimony will summarize the chief difficulties that international students and scholars face in applying for visas, and will suggest policy and procedural changes that can enhance security while helping to make the visa application process more positive and welcoming.