Science Policy

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Landslide Science: Nation Wide Risk Reduction Applications
The Congressional Hazards Caucus and Hazards Caucus Alliance are holding a congressional briefing on landslide risks and mitigation on Friday, 7 June 2019.

Register by 29 April for the 25th Annual CNSF Exhibition & Reception taking place on Tuesday, 30 April 2019, in Washington, D.C.

Geosciences Supporting a Thriving Society in a Changing World
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and its federation of geoscience Member Societies, including GSA, have collaborated again to provide an overview of critical issues and policy recommendations for the next presidential administration, federal agencies, and the U.S. Congress.

How is Congress dealing with COVID-19?
Congress has tried to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the research community with two pieces of legislation: The Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act and The Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act.

Geothermal bills make progress through both chambers
Congress has recently been considering several bills related to the growing field of geothermal energy development and production.

GSA Comments on Proposed Student Visa Rules
GSA asked that the proposed rule "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" be withdrawn.

Letter to NSF
GSA signed a letter illustrating how societies can "work with the National Science Foundation to address and surmount the challenges that COVID-19 poses to the research enterprise."

Support for a Study on Systemic Racism
GSA was part of a coalition of 80 scientific organizations that sent a letter supporting a study to assess the influence of systemic racism in academia and identify strategies for change.