Public Affairs

Scientific Leadership in the Nationʼs Capital

APS uses scientific expertise to inform Congress and Executive Branch policymakers on important issues:

• Research Funding
• National Security
• Climate Change
• Energy
• Global Competitiveness
• Innovation
• Education 

How APS Makes A Difference

• Played key role in reauthorization of America COMPETES legislation, boosting funding for basic research and math and science programs
   
• Helped establish a federal nuclear forensics program
   
• Organized Capitol Hill presentations showing link between research and high-tech products
   
• Support for research and science education
   

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