Asian American Scholar Forum

Rep. Khanna represents California's 17th District and authored the Endless Frontier Act, which formed the foundation of the CHIPS and Science Act. AASF looks forward to continued dialogue on strengthening American competitiveness while upholding fairness and due process.

AASF remains an important trusted resource for policymakers as we work together in our shared goals of advancing American competitiveness while protecting our democratic values and the civil rights of Asian Americans and all communities.

AASF Executive Director @GKusakawa recently met with Congressman Ro Khanna, congratulating him in his new role as Ranking Member of the U.S. House Select Committee on China.

@NPR NPR's Emily Feng examines the lawsuit and questions about institutional conduct. The piece highlights AASF's report on the chilling effect of the China Initiative and the national response letter calling on Northwestern for stronger protections. buff.ly/2zFOzxf

BREAKING: @NPR published an in-depth report on the Dr. Jane Ying Wu case, highlighting AASF's leadership and the nationwide response from 1,000+ faculty members, including Nobel Laureates. Listen: buff.ly/17xh43Y

@ylecun If you are a researcher, industry leader, investor, or policymaker shaping the future of technology, this is a conversation you should be part of. Join us in strengthening America’s AI leadership and scientific productivity. Register now: aafuturefoundation.org/aix2026/

@ylecun Under the theme “Build America’s AI Future,” the AIX Summit will focus on strengthening U.S. scientific productivity, innovation capacity, and long-term competitiveness. This is an intergenerational dialogue connecting established visionaries with rising AI leaders.

Registration is now open for the Inaugural AASF AIX Summit: Build America’s AI Future. On April 17, 2026, more than 600 leaders from academia, industry, and government will gather in New York City to shape the next chapter of American AI leadership. aafuturefoundation.org/aix2026/

The Year of the Fire Horse calls for ambitious moves and transformative change. We're committed to protecting scholars, advancing equity, and ensuring fairness remains at the heart of American research. Wishing you a prosperous and energizing year ahead! 🧧

Happy Lunar New Year! As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, we're inspired by our community's momentum. From preventing the China Initiative to 1,000+ faculty supporting Dr. Wu, AASF shows the power of our united voice. Support our work: buff.ly/PZzJCmb

"This letter reflects an extraordinary moment of unity across American higher education and the research community. That level of response underscores the urgency and depth of concern about the injustice of what happened to Dr. Jane Ying Wu." — @GKusakawa, ED, AASF

Noted signers include Nobel Laureates and members of the Nobel Prize Organization, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Medicine, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

BREAKING: AASF and FAPA submitted a letter to Northwestern on behalf of 1,000+ faculty from 44 states and DC, affiliated with 300+ institutions, including Nobel Laureates and National Academy members, demanding accountability for Dr. Jane Ying Wu. Read: bit.ly/4kvWnj7

@ChemistryWorld Peter F. Michelson, AASF Fellow and Professor of Physics at Stanford University, on what this victory means for U.S. scientific leadership and competitiveness. Read the full Chemistry World coverage: buff.ly/GTEPnoI

@ChemistryWorld Steven Allan Kivelson, AASF Fellow and Professor at Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics, on the community's victory in preventing the reinstatement of the China Initiative. Read the full Chemistry World coverage: buff.ly/GTEPnoI

Leading publication @ChemistryWorld published national coverage on AASF's role in preventing the reinstatement of the China Initiative. AASF thanks 1,000+ faculty and 80+ organizations for supporting Asian American scientists, researchers, and scholars. buff.ly/GTEPnoI