America's leading research universities guard our nation's security by protecting knowledge, trade secrets, and classified information from foreign interference. In fact, AAU members have a vested interest in making sure this is the case. AAU works closely with its members and the government to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place at all times. Our members also work hard to strike a balance between two key priorities. One, that research must remain open to succeed. The integrity of our nation's research depends on it. On the other hand, some sensitive data must also be protected. AAU and APLU have jointly written a guide to help our members deal with this issue. The guide provides principles and values that steer our actions and helps universities limit risks.
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As lawmakers consider measures related to securing federally funded research data and intellectual property, it is important to understand the current state of play for research security in the country to avoid new requirements that are duplicative, unnecessary, or counterproductive
One pager for advocacy focused on securing scientific research against foreign threats.
AAU Statement on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing "Examining Federal Science Agency Actions to Secure the U.S. Science and Technology Enterprise."
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AAU and COGR comment on the National and Archives Records Administration (NARA) proposed rule on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), RIN 3095-AB80, 2015.
A call to action by American industry, higher education, science, and engineering leaders urging Congress to enact policies and make investments that ensure the United States remains the global innovation leader.
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AAU and COGR appreciate NIST’s responsiveness to concerns on the revised draft guidance concerning controlled unclassified information (CUI) outlined in NIST Special Publication 800-171.
AAU and COGR comment on the NIST Special Publication 800-171.
Letter to Senators Hatch, Klobuchar, Rubio, Coons, Flake, and Blumenthal, endorsing the Immigration Innovation Act of 2015 (“I-Squared bill”).
