The Impact of Trump Administration Policies on UC Santa Cruz's Research and Education
April 27, 2025 - 12:58
The Trump administration's ongoing campaign against scientific research is poised to have significant repercussions for UC Santa Cruz, according to three distinguished professors from the institution, including a Nobel laureate. Since the onset of Trump's presidency, UC Santa Cruz has experienced a troubling decline in funding, losing ten National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling approximately $6 million. This alarming trend continued recently, as the professors reported a loss of $2.8 million in funding for essential biomedical programs within just two weeks.
The professors express deep concern over the termination of these vital programs, which they argue are being dismantled based on vague allegations of "woke ideology" and wastefulness. They warn that such actions will undermine the development of a skilled biomedical workforce, a loss that society cannot afford. As the situation unfolds, the professors urge the public to take action to protect the future of research and education at UC Santa Cruz and beyond.
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