MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Tumlin to Deliver State of the City Address on December 1

Leaders from three House science subcommittees have asked NASEM for details about its recent greenhouse gas study amid concerns over transparency and objectivity. The inquiry comes as questions arise regarding committee formation practices following EPA actions.

A bipartisan group led by Reps. Hill, Adams, McCormick, and Figures introduced legislation aimed at improving access for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to federal research funds through new resources such as an online clearinghouse for grants opportunities.

Chairman Rich McCormick spoke about major changes affecting scientific publishing during a congressional subcommittee hearing on Apr. 15. He addressed concerns such as paper mills producing fake studies and how artificial intelligence could worsen these problems. The discussion focused on maintaining trust and protecting federal investments in science.