William & Mary alumna Anna Rader Groves has written a commentary urging the Historic Triangle community to advocate against federal science funding cuts. Groves, a neuroscience Ph.D. candidate, highlights local ties to science and the negative impacts of recent budget reductions on researchers and projects. She notes job cuts at federal agencies affecting her network, including those studying stroke treatments for veterans. Federal funding for science is at a more than three-decade low, impacting research across fields from climate patterns to medical treatments. Groves encourages residents to contact representatives and engage with local scientists to support future scientific progress.
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