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Policy articles
Explore news and discussion about policy and the physics community.
The National Science Foundation closed fiscal year 2026 with more than $1 billion in funding still unobligated following a sharp slowdown in research grantmaking.
APS teamed up with other physics organizations for a multi-year campaign protecting inclusive STEM programs.
The new toolkit provides resources to help institutions and students adapt without the "duration of status" policy.
The short-term funding bill blocks the rule until Dec. 11.
Policy communications
APS announcements, press releases, letters, statements, and other public communications related to science policy.
- Oct. 19, 2026
We are writing to express our opposition to the proposed changes to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT policies outlined in DHS Docket No. ICEB-2026-0100, titled “Optional Practical Training Fees.”
- Oct. 7, 2026
APS expresses our deep concern and solidarity following the September 28 strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
- Oct. 6, 2026
The American Physical Society celebrates Francis Halzen for receiving one of the highest honors in science — the Nobel Prize in Physics.
- Sept. 18, 2026
The NSF Forward task force will consider your input alongside commissioned white papers as it develops its recommendations.
- Sept. 8, 2026
The APS Climate Site Visits program helps physics departments, labs, and consortia take action that will improve their environments for all members of the physics community.
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