Asian American Scholar Forum

@NobelPrize @dmac68: "Instead of focusing on what we can do right now, we have to focus on what we want it to be, and then go and invent that. AI is going to be absolutely revolutionary."

At the AASF Annual Meeting, MIT Professor Andrew Lo introduced a rigorous framework for evaluating AI’s role in financial services, which he calls the "Five Pillars of Trust": Competence, Reliability, Alignment, Accountability, and Data Security.

Last week, AASF and AI NextGen hosted the inaugural AIX Summit in NYC with 700+ leaders from academia, industry, and finance to examine how AI will drive American scientific discovery and economic growth.

We're Hiring! AASF seeks an experienced litigator to serve as Director of Litigation & General Counsel. Build our litigation department, litigate impact cases, and protect civil rights for Asian Americans and all communities. Learn more: aasforum.org/get-involved-c…

This symposium is an opportunity to engage in critical discussions, forge new collaborations, and drive meaningful change in academia and STEM industries. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details on speakers, panels, and event programming.

Save the date! 📅 Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony Aug 7-9, 2026 | Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University. Join leaders for a transformative event advancing excellence in engineering and sciences. Watch 2025 coverage by NBC: buff.ly/DPm7zhn

Join the US-Asia Institute on April 22nd for a discussion on challenges to US-Chinese international research connections. Amidst concerns over data security and a deteriorating Sino-US relationship, what channels remain open? Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Happy Easter from all of us at the Asian American Scholar Forum. This season is a time to reflect on renewal and celebrate new beginnings. How are you taking time to rest and recharge for the year ahead?

⏳ Less than 2 weeks to go! 🚀Join the #AIXSummit to explore how AI is reshaping our world. Don't miss our incredible lineup: 🎙️ Keynotes: @ylecun & @AndrewWLo 🛋️ Fireside Chat: @NobelPrize David MacMillan Secure your spot today 👉aafuturefoundation.org/aix2026/ #AI

AASF thanks Rep. Khanna and CAPAC Chair Meng for championing evidence-based research security policies that balance national security with support for the talent pipeline essential to U.S. scientific leadership.

AASF ED @GKusakawa thanks @RepRoKhanna & CAPAC Chair @RepGraceMeng for sending a letter to NSF encouraging data-driven approaches to protect scientific endeavors. AASF has been educating policymakers on approaches that advance both security & civil rights. bit.ly/3POeaXO

@GKusakawa @MargaretKLewis Through this effort, AASF is helping ensure future attorneys have the expertise to navigate emerging legal landscapes and support the research community.

AASF Executive Director @GKusakawa joined Professor @MargaretKLewis as a guest lecturer at Seton Hall Law, engaging with students on legal and policy challenges affecting Asian American scientists and scholars.

Today and every day, we celebrate women scientists, researchers, and scholars who have blazed trails and advanced innovation. Protecting women scholars is essential to strengthening the U.S. research community. Who are the women scientists who inspire you?

Distrusting researchers and experts will let China get ahead of us and set us behind the world.

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