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Right now, many international students and researchers across the U.S. and around the world are facing anxiety and uncertainty about their futures. In the face of these challenges, APS is taking concrete actions.
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APS CEO Jonathan Bagger provided written testimony on the importance of federal funding for the Department of Energy Office of Science.
APS is waiving membership dues for one year for those facing job loss or financial hardship.
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