Stephanie M. Lee

Stephanie M. Lee, a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education, delves into the Trump administration's drastic cuts to federal research funding. She discusses the impact on vital studies in vaccine hesitancy, gender identity, and climate change, revealing how politicized funding is reshaping the research landscape. Lee highlights the economic repercussions for communities, the practical harms of halted research, and the long-term fears among scientists regarding career stability and U.S. scientific leadership. This conversation uncovers the precarious future of academic research.