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AAU and 19 other higher education groups this week filed an amicus brief arguing against the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom Order arguing that it undermines universities’ educational, research, and public service activities.
Intellectual Property | Innovation and Competitiveness | Legal BriefAAU and many scientific societies, research organizations, and universities submitted comments to the Department of Transportation in support of the National Alliance on Biomedical Research’s (NABR) legal complaint regarding airlines’ refusal to ship research animals.
Research Administration & Regulation | Laboratory Issues & Safety | LettersAAU Board of Directors October 21, 2018 approved a statement concerning Congressional earmarking of federal research funds. The statement notes that earmarks may reduce the capacity of federal research agencies that sponsor merit-based competitions to support the most promising research.
Merit Review | Research Administration & Regulation | StatementsMIT President Reif appeared on "CBS This Morning" to discuss the university's latest innovations and the importance of federal funding for university research.
Federal Budget | Innovation and Competitiveness | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Articles & Op-EdsA series of five meetings were held in 2012 and 2013 focused on the issues of science and security and biological research. Meeting participants included the AAU, APLU, AAAS, and the FBI. Each meeting provided a corresponding report.
Science & Security | Laboratory Issues & Safety | Biological & Chemical Security | ReportsA Dialogue between Universities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, February 21-22, 2012
Laboratory Issues & Safety | Science & Security | ReportsThe Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) sent comments to the USDA on reform opportunities with respect to USDA regulations, policies, and guidance documents.
Research Administration & Regulation | Laboratory Issues & Safety | CommentsIn this blog post, AAU President Coleman explores the importance of silly-sounding science and innovative research to grow our economy, improve public health, and strengthen national security, as is the case with Oregon State University wood chemist Kaichang Li.
Innovation and Competitiveness | Mary Sue's DeskAAU President Mary Sue Coleman expresses dismay at the FCC decision to eliminate protections for network neutrality, reversing their 2015 Open Internet Order.
Innovation and Competitiveness | Intellectual Property | Press ReleasesAAU joins six other associations in letter sent to FCC in support of open and neutral access to the Internet.
Innovation and Competitiveness | Intellectual Property | Letters