"The Future of U.S. Climate and Environmental Science Funding"

In light of recent executive actions and proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration—particularly targeting climate and environmental science programs at agencies like NOAA, NSF, NASA, EPA, and DOE—this discussion will bring together two prominent science policy experts to provide context regarding the history and future of federal science funding. John Holdren, former science advisor to President Obama, and Maria Zuber, former MIT Vice President for Research, who has served in leadership roles on the National Science Board and the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), will share their insights. Moderated by Harvard’s Dan Schrag, also a former PCAST member, the discussion will explore recent funding decisions, broader policy implications, and prospects for future government support of science, with time for audience questions.

Harvard or MIT ID required for attendance.