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
