Senate Republicans recently identified over 3,500 National Science Foundation grants as 'woke DEI' research, stirring frustration and fear among affected researchers. This classification, spearheaded by figures like Ted Cruz, insinuates that these projects promote ideologies deemed unacceptable, despite their actual scientific value, such as aiding throat cancer recovery. Researchers like Darren Lipomi and Shumpei Maruyama expressed concerns about the political ramifications, with implications extending to immigration status and future funding. The NSF remains unresponsive to these critiques, contributing to a sense of chill in the scientific community under increased scrutiny.
Darren Lipomi, chair of the chemical engineering department at the University of Rochester, expressed his outrage at Senate Republicans branding his research as 'woke DEI', asserting it's vital for throat cancer recovery.
Senate Republicans, led by Ted Cruz, branded nearly 3,500 NSF grants as 'woke DEI' research, alleging they promote ideology over scientific value and contribute to 'Neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda'.
The release of a list of grants deemed 'woke DEI' has fostered confusion and unease among researchers, with early-career scientist Shumpei Maruyama fearing consistent scrutiny could affect his immigration status.
Darren Lipomi highlighted that the labeling of important medical research as 'class warfare' is not only absurd but also indicative of a broader attack on diverse and inclusive scientific inquiry.
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