JOURNAL ARTICLE

National Academies, staggering from Trump cuts, on brink of dramatic downsizing.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wadman, Meredith 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the significant challenges facing the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), including potential layoffs affecting up to 250 employees due to financial difficulties and cuts to government contracts. President Marcia McNutt acknowledged the situation in a memo to staff, indicating that the organization is undergoing a painful reorganization to address budget deficits of $63 million and $40 million in 2022 and 2023, respectively. The National Research Council (NRC), NASEM's operating arm, has already laid off over 50 employees and is expected to reduce its size further. Concerns have been raised by members regarding the leadership's response to these crises and the impact on NASEM's mission of providing independent scientific advice. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185687606
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