NASA faces turmoil as President Trump's executive orders dismantle diversity initiatives, resulting in funding suspensions, layoffs, and workplace environment changes. The agency's efforts in fostering inclusivity have been stymied, impacting outreach programs and employee resource groups for marginalized communities. The atmosphere of fear among scientists could stifle creativity and hinder scientific progress, raising concerns over increased risks in space missions. Experts argue that the rollback of these programs contradicts decades of evidence supporting diversity in driving innovation and success in science.
Taking an axe to diversity programs isn't making NASA a more efficient agency; rather, it's hindering scientific discovery and creating a less innovative work environment.
Experts warn that these actions will impede scientific discovery, create a smaller and more generic agency, and could lead to more accidents and loss of life.
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