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
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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 respond to the June 12, 2013 Federal Register Notice (78 FR 35195) which proposes to amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) to add export control compliance requirements.
AAU and COGR respond to the May 24, 2013 Federal Register Notice (78 FR 31431) on the changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s BIS with regard to the transfer of spacecraft systems and related items from the USML to the CCL (RIN 0694-AF87).
AAU and COGR respond to the May 24, 2013 Federal Register Notice (78 FR 31444) on proposed revisions to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) relating to U.S. Munitions List Category XV and Defense Services (RIN 1400-AD33).
The FBI WMD Directorate developed a robust biosecurity outreach and awareness program with AAAS, AAU and APLU, they held the third meeting in this series. The report, "Bridging Science and Security for Biological Research: International Science and Security" is the result from that meeting.
President Obama and Members of the 113th Congress agree that the nation’s immigration system is broken and in need of reform.
