Join us in a webinar series tackling the harms created by the Justice Department’s “China Initiative,” which involves the systematic profiling of Asian American and Asian Immigrant scientists, particularly of Chinese descent. The inaugural webinar on The Human and Scientific Costs of the “China Initiative” may be viewed at this link: https://bit.ly/3kFFOS2.

The second webinar in this series to examine the policy reforms needed to protect U.S. science and scientists will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 8pm Eastern time. It will explore how the Justice Department’s current actions conflict with existing national policies to promote and protect fundamental scientific research. The government’s overzealous and xenophobic targeting of Asian American and Asian immigrant scientists particularly under the “China Initiative” drive needed scientific talents away from our nation. Speakers will discuss how this racial targeting not only undermines the rights and welfare of many Americans, but also detrimentally impacts American research and enterprise. Our expert panel will discuss constructive policy ideas and changes to ensure U.S. research security and to protect the future of American science and innovation.

Panelists:
- Alice Huang, 黄诗厚, International Consultant, Senior Faculty Associate in Biology, California Institute of Technology; former President, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
- Neal Lane, Senior Fellow of Baker Institute and Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University; former director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
- Sarina Neote, Science Policy Manager, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Xiaoxing Xi 郗小星, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Physics, Temple University; American Physical Society 2020 Andrei Sakharov Prize recipient.

Moderator:
- Michael German, fellow, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School.